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William Alex HARTIG

1958 - 2018

William Alex HARTIG obituary, 1958-2018, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

BORN

1958

DIED

2018

William HARTIG Obituary

HARTIG, William Alex William "Billy Bear" Alex Hartig, age 60, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, passed away October 23, 2018. He was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 8, 1958 to Benjamin and Margaret Hartig. He lived his life for the love of family and friends. His humble way of life was infectious and he brought so much warmth and happiness to everyone he knew with his big bear hugs. Billy enjoyed a life long love of golf and all sports. An avid Florida Gator fan, he was orange and blue through and through. He was an accomplished chef and loved creating menus for restaurants and guests. His biggest joy was cooking for family and friends. He will be truly missed. He is survived by five brothers David Hartig, James Hartig, Mark Hartig, Michael Hartig, Ben Hartig III, two sisters Kathy Manning and Bonnie Sheppard, his beloved nieces and nephews, Kaycee Sheppard, Kristin Hartig, Mark Hartig II, Michael Hartig II, Kevin Hartig, Ben Hartig IV plus great nieces and nephews. Services and a Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday November 3, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Moose Lodge, 3600 RCA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.

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Published by Palm Beach Post on Oct. 26, 2018.

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Lisa Downey

November 3, 2018

A wonderful friend to my husband, Michael, you will be missed. You met at Frenchman's Creek, and from there developed a wonderful friendship. Rest in Peace, Billy.

Patsy Naylor-Cook

November 3, 2018

I am so sorry to hear this. As a close friend of Toot's I have known Billy for many years. He could bring a smile to everyone's face whenever he walked into a room. I am so thankful I was able to be in Florida for his 60th birthday party. Rest in peace dear Billy.

Joseph Doyle

November 2, 2018

RIP Billy

John Benevides

November 1, 2018

I will always be proud to call you my friend and my life is better because I knew you! You always extended grace and mercy to others even when we didn't deserve it, I will miss your smile and hugs. See you on the other side bro.

October 31, 2018

I grew up with this family and was Always a delight to see Billy and his Great Smile along with a Bear Hug!! He was Truly Sincere and everyone was always welcome at one of the many gatherings and Celerbrating his Birthdays!!He will be Truly Missed!!!My Sincere Condolences to his Family,Ellery Burbank

Peggy McPherrin

October 29, 2018

You will be missed Billy Bear! I will miss those great big hugs. What a legacy you leave behind with all your family and friends. Gone too soon. Rest peaceful.

October 28, 2018

I first met Billie on the school bus when we were 13. He had long hair behind his ears and I loved his hair. I also loved that amazing dimpled smile. You could talk to him without words, he just seemed to understand, he was my brother. The Hartig family welcomed everyone, they all have such big hearts and I know this it a bitter loss. Billie made everyone feel special and he will be greatly missed. Love Norman and Janet Kerans

Jenenne Lockwood

October 28, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My deepest condolences to all the family.Billy will be missed by all.

Christi Howell

October 28, 2018

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.... hope they play Brown Eyed Girl for him at the Double Roads in the sky...
Love and prayers to his family and friends...

Diana & David Farmer

October 27, 2018

Diana & David Farmer

October 27, 2018

Diana & David Farmer

October 27, 2018

Diana & David Farmer

October 27, 2018

Diana & David Farmer

October 27, 2018

Diana & David Farmer

October 27, 2018

We can't even express how heart broken we are to have lost such a wonderful friend of so many years! You have touched so many lives with your kindness, smiles, and the best bear hugs ever.......forever in our hearts! Thoughts and Prayers to the Hartig Family!

Alice and George Odaffer

October 26, 2018

Billy was taken from us all too soon. Our thoughts and prayers to his family. Billy was a great, loyal friend to everyone. He loved his family and friends so much. I am so saddened that we will not see his smiling face or get one of his great bear hugs anymore, in this lifetime. God needed another angel, which he got in Billy. We will all meet up again and he will be there to welcome each one of us, ready to give us one of his famous bear hugs. Billy I know that you are watching from above and that you know that we love you very much. Goodbye, for now, my friend.

Mikey Shirey

October 26, 2018

Billy bear, I am truelly saddened. You were one of the kindest friends I've ever had. With you,It was always smiles,laughter and bear hugs. Heaven has truelly gained with its newest member. I will see you again some day my friend at that great double-roads in the sky

Joan & Vince Chesnes

October 26, 2018

A countless number of Easter morning sunrises at Loggerhead with you Billy. RIP

SusieRae Gallagher

October 26, 2018

Love to everyone whom's life was touched by Billy Bear

Rick Williams

October 26, 2018

BILLY...I'm Heartbroken ....You Left US Way Too Soon !! You Will ALWAYS Be Remembered By Me AND EVERYONE You Came In Contact With !! Your Infectious Smile AND Hugs Were Legendary and You Made Everyone Feel Like Family..Soooo Many Great Memories..I Can't Even Pick One or Two...YOU WILL BE MISSED..LOVE YOU MAN !!! My LOVE and PRAYERS To The WHOLE Hartig Family !!

October 26, 2018

A wonderful man who could hit a golfball a country mile. He was always a pleasure to see. My regards to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.........Angelo Scime-PBSO

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