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ROCKSROY P BAILEY
September 3, 2025
Bill, you would have been 50 years old today. I do think about you from time to time, the memories seem fresh. Know that you're never forgotten, by those you touched and impacted. Bless you.
Tara
September 3, 2025
16 years without you.. so wrong..taken from us too soon. I hope you´re with Mommy, Rene & Pop. I feel your presence every day and miss you. XO
Diane
September 2, 2025
I can't believe you would have been 50 years old; that is too crazy to think about. I always thought you had physical similarities to my favorite actor Vince Vaughn..lol So anytime I see him in a movie I laugh, obviously because he is funny, but because it reminds me of you. Sorry so random this time, but its funny how random thoughts just pop in your head when this email comes in thats its been another year.
Tara
September 4, 2024
15 years of missing you Billy. So many memories but just wish you were with us to make more. So unfair. You´re spoken of & thought of every day. We´ll give Myrtle some extra TLC for you today. Your love for all creatures big & small lives on in all of us. Rest peacefully Billy.
Diane
September 3, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. It's crazy how it's been 15 years.
Tara
June 25, 2023
Happy 48th birthday in heaven. You are so missed and loved. But there´s so much of you in Matt...he´s just like you. Bittersweet. Hope you´re celebrating today with Rene, Pop and mommy. Love you Billy
Sheadog
February 27, 2023
Murray- been thinking about you a lot lately, most recently when my Bruins spanked your Islanders, but always around St. Paddy´s Day. Wish you were still here, but appreciate all the laughs and good time we had together. Until we meet again.
Sheadog
Michelle
September 3, 2022
I still recall all the times we had. You were such a fun, passionate and vibrant person. You were always so full of energy and thoughts. You could talk for hours, it be hard to stop the conversation. I am still in disbelief that you are gone. I hope you are providing great convos with everyone up there. We all miss you. Until we meet again you are always in our hearts
Diane
September 2, 2022
I´m sure you are doing amazing things in heaven. Thoughts of you on this day always.
Diane
September 2, 2021
Hi Bill,
I just watched the new 9/11 documentary on Hulu and it made me think of you. I remember my brother telling the story of how you drove him and my grandfather home over the bridge at a million miles an hour as you were looking backwards towards the city while driving...they were too in shock to even say anything. Looking back at it they did laugh telling that story saying typical Bill driving...lol Hope you are keeping Chandler company :)
Michelle
September 2, 2020
Bill,
Every year this date comes and I still cannot believe you are gone. You were a big part of my sisters life and to our family. Tomorrow is my nieces birthday and we will celebrate knowing you are looking down upon my sisters family. Miss you!
Diane
September 2, 2020
I'm sure you found your place in heaven doing wonderful things with all the animal spirits :) I can't believe it's been 11 years.
Diane
January 11, 2015
5 years have passed but I still remember all of the good times and bad as if it were yesterday. My daughter was born on your day of passing, so I will have a happy memory each year in your honor.
Ed Hammer
September 11, 2012
Miss you buddy. Always feel you around me. I still remember the time when we went to see the K-Rock dysfunctional family picnic when we got to see all of the best bands from the front row. Still feels like yesterday when we got sprayed with chemical fire extinguishers after the Green Day drummer set his drums on fire. Always thinking of you. The times we went fishing off the babylon docks will always be cherished, and the time we all got together in the Hamptons with Shea, Andy, and all of our Marist buddies, was one of the best times ever.
Tara
September 3, 2012
Thoughts of Billy everyday, but especially on the 3rd anniversary of his passing. Sad day...miss him very much.
Rocksroy Bailey
June 29, 2012
Dear Bill, Rocks here wow Bro. I'am lost for words. You're were a great friend and mentor. I will also remember your smile and laugh. God Bless.
Michl Santino
July 22, 2011
Wow it's coming up to 2 years since you've been gone. I still think of you all the time. I hava a patient that comes in and reminds me of you. Never thought there would be a twin out there. lol Hope you are making everyone laugh up there like you did here!
Edward Hammer
September 8, 2010
Dear Bill,
We used to talk five times a day every day until the end. But even though there is no phone number where you are now, I still hear you. I think about you every day. It comforts me to know that when it's my time to see my mom and dad again, that you''ll be right there with them to welcome me. I miss you and I love you with every ounce of my being. See you later brother,
ED
Michl Santino
September 5, 2010
Dear Billy, I started to write to you the other day, but I was at work and couldn't. I wanted to say you are truly missed and your are never forgotten. Hopefully before the end of the month we will make over to visit you.
matt conaughton
September 4, 2010
dear billy,
happy first anniversary in heaven with mommy and pop.
we are still very sorry.
I hope you would have approved of most of my handling of your belongings/affairs.
love,uncle matty
matt conaughton
September 4, 2010
dear billy,
happy first anniversary in heaven with mommy and pop.we are still so sorry.I hope you would have approved of most of my handling of your belongings/affairs.
love,uncle matty
Tara
September 3, 2010
Can't believe Billy's gone a year. Glad we shared a laugh together before he passed..even if it was at my expense. Miss him.. his life was not what it should have been. He should be here with us. I put a bouquet of yellow flowers on his grave today.. yellow is for peace.. I want for him to be at peace... not fighting the fight he fought in the end. Peace and love to my brother Billy. xo
Michl Santino
July 24, 2010
At times something happens and I'm reminded of you, today is one of those days. Miss you!
Valerie and Tom Ryan
September 11, 2009
Our meetings were brief but we knew you were a special person. You will be missed. Valerie and Tom Ryan
Janet Santino
September 11, 2009
Bill, We want to thank you so much for helping us on Sept,11,2001.You located my Son Robert on that day & for that we will be Eternally Greatful for your kind act.Love Janet & Bob Santino.You will be Cherished in our Heart's always.Rest in Peace with God.
Janet Santino
September 11, 2009
Bill, will always remain in our Heart's.He found our Son Robert alive on 9/11/2001.God Bless Bill for this Heartfelt act of kindness. Janet& Bob Santino. You will be remembered always.
Erin Conaughton
September 11, 2009
Billy,
You were such an awesome cousin. I miss you so much and I know your in a better place. I will always remember how much fun we had and myrtle =). You were the most incredible person and I could not have asked for a better cousin. I'll never forget you and I will always miss you.
Love always,
Your cousin,
Erin
Brian Young
September 11, 2009
Tara and Kelly -
So sorry to hear about the loss of Billy. Your families will be in our thoughts and prayers.
All the best,
Brian Young
Diane Santino
September 10, 2009
Dear Bill -
I am at a loss for words at this moment; so many emotions running through me right now. I honestly can not believe this day has come. We had many ups and downs in our 4 years together, as any couple does; You will always be remembered and missed.
Edward Hammer
September 10, 2009
Bill was one of the best friends anyone could have hoped for. He was as much as a member of my family as anyone. When I lost my mother in April to cancer she was still asking him to move in with my family so he could be with loved ones. When my father passed away this past October Bill called my mother and talked for hours and it really meant so much to her. His gentle and caring nature was the biggest attribute given to him by his mother. Bill, I miss you every moment of every day and I wish we could have had more time under better circumstances. You will be forever in my heart and mind. I am so sorry to all friends and family that were close to him because he was such a special person.
With all my love and prayers, may you be at peace with your mom and pops.
Ed Hammer
Michelle Santino
September 10, 2009
Hey Bill,
My family truely loved you and wished nothing but the best for you. I remember when you first met my sister. She told me that you called about your samples and kept talking to her, till it was 5pm and she had to leave work. She was like Bill ummm its after 5pm and I was suppose to leave, do you want my cell? And then boom you were living with us! Lol! Chandler says hello! There are so many memories, I could sit here all day writing them, but it won't bring you back. We know you went through a lot of ups and downs with your health. You will be missed.
Nancy Zink
September 10, 2009
I knew Billy in his early stages of life and remember him as a cute, smiling young boy.
You were taken away, way to young but it is comforting to know you are now pain free and with your mom and pop.
Rest in peace Billy.
My prayers are with the entire family.
Michelle Rusk
September 10, 2009
I met Murray (Bill) when he flew to Arizona to be a groomsman in our wedding. He arrived a couple of days before the wedding, and I was a bundle of nerves. He made it his mission to make me laugh the entire night. That was the beginning to a very special friendship. Murray- Thank you for always being there to listen, for all of the laughter, for being Uncle Murray to the kids, and for your heart of gold. We love you so much and miss you terribly.
Maureen Louney-Heffernan
September 9, 2009
I am so sorry for your family's loss. I only met Billy a couple of times when I was at Marist with Tara, but I remember how much Tara cherished him as her brother. I'm sure he is up there with your mom now and watching over his loving family. Please know that my family and I will keep you all in our prayers. God Bless!
John O'Brien
September 9, 2009
I went to high school with Bill and will always remember the smile he had on his face every day and that he was always laughing and making people feel better. He was a great guy and will be deeply missed. My sincerest condolences to Bill's family.
September 9, 2009
Elizabeth McCarthy
September 9, 2009
Hey Bill - -We had some Great times over the years - -thanks for being such a good friend to me. You will always have a piece of my heart.
Love always, Liz McCarthy-Woods
To his friends: please be sure to visit his facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=624214874
Regina Bellisari
September 8, 2009
We knew Bill from the MTA and would stop by and visit every once in a while in Staten Island. He was a great guy and will surely be missed.
Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Steven and Regina Bellisari
Tim Conaughton
September 8, 2009
Rest in Peace Billy. The Wonk will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Love your Cousin Timmy
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