William Leo Dwyer

1950 - 2025

William (Bill) Leo Dwyer
November 22, 2025
William (Bill) Leo Dwyer, 74, of Guilford, CT, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025. Born on December 24, 1950, in New Haven, CT, Bill was a devoted father and grandfather, loving brother, loyal friend, and proud 32-year Teamster, whose presence touched countless lives. Bill grew up in Millerton, New York, the son of Corinne Hibson and Edward Dwyer. He was the quintessential big brother of a large and close-knit family, and leaves behind his cherished siblings: Eileen (Mike) Liverani of Myrtle Beach, SC, Rick (Deb) Dwyer of Dublin, OH, Ned (Linda) Dwyer of Naples, FL, Molly (Ron) Hesser of Herscher, IL, Angela Dwyer of Drums, PA, Barbara Dwyer of Marshfield, MA, and Theresa Dwyer (Mike Toomey) of Essex Junction, VT. A graduate of Webutuck High School in Amenia, NY, Bill went on to attend the University of New Haven. Over the course of his career, he held many roles that reflected his dedication to service, community, and hard work. Bill worked tirelessly at whatever he took on. Early in his career, he was co-owner of The Elbow Room, a bar and music venue in Binghamton, NY, he was the business manager for the Good Rats - a band that toured as the opening act for Alice Cooper, and worked at WPLR in New Haven. As a member of Teamsters Local 443, Bill served as a shop steward, spent many years with the Public Works Department for the Town of Guilford, and continued, after his retirement, to be involved with his Teamsters. Always an entrepreneur at heart, Bill later started his own companies, Old Quarry Olive Oil, Shamrock Concessions, and Shamrock Sports at Yale University. Bill was active in local government and civic life as a member of the Guilford Democratic Town Committee, board member of the Guilford Board of Education, and a Guilford Fire Commissioner. Through his concession companies, Bill gave so many people opportunity and guidance. He built a one-of-a-kind community of Shamrockers he loved deeply-a family that will always exist because of him. Bill lived a full life marked by varied passions. A lifelong fan of the Allman Brothers and NASCAR, he was an avid reader and a lover of cooking, Hawaiian shirts, and fancy food conventions. He carried with him the spirit of Woodstock and found joy in the simple, meaningful moments life offered. Above all, Bill treasured his family. He leaves behind his son, Shawn Dwyer (Haley Lutar) of Guilford, CT, and his daughter, Melissa Dwyer (Richard Piche) of North Branford, CT, as well as his beloved granddaughters, Stella and Olivia Piche. Bill is survived by his former wife and mother of his children, Elizabeth C. Dwyer of North Branford, CT. He will also be remembered with deep affection by his Teamster brothers and sisters.
Friends are invited to calling hours on Wednesday, December 3, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford, CT, on Wednesday, December 3, from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. George Church, on the Green, in Guilford, on Thursday, December 4, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Alder Brook Cemetery, 375 Boston Street, Guilford. In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to The Guilford Foundation, PO Box 35, Guilford, CT 06437, www.guilfordfoundation.org . To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com .
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