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William Elswick Obituary

Elswick, William Reed, 61, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2009, at Mt. Sinai Hospital from heart failure. He was born on February 23, 1948 in Charleroi, PA. He was an offshore power boat champion and NASCAR driver. He lived life to the fullest. William is survived by his daughter, Jessica Elswick; his two half siblings, Eileen Fasana and Craig Fox. His family will receive friends on Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., with a 4 p.m. service at the funeral home. Arrangements by Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 4061 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 954-565-5591

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Nov. 5, 2009.

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stan ware

June 27, 2022

Bill was absolute ruler of offshore in his run, I knew him from other business aspects and he was always honest and fair.
Stan ware
Popeyes race team

Philip Capobianco

March 1, 2020

I witnessed the 1980 Benihana in Pt Pleasant Beach, NJ. The winner in the Cigs race was a man named Bill Elswick. As I remembered a Langhorne, PA fellow student of that name decided to locate the boat. The boats were located all over the town. Well, I was, although he was not with his boat, to learn that he was the same person I knew. My memories of Bill was that he was a big guy who was allstate on the football team at Neshaminy. I always remembered his kind, gentle manner. RIP Bill....Philip Capobianco

November 20, 2009

"My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time." I met Bill when I was 11 years . God bless you and your family. My Mother Jeri sends her condolences also.
Carol Bennett Grauel

November 19, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was larger than life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and George Bochis
Crazy Greek Racing Team

November 17, 2009

Dear Jessica,
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was really a part of our family his entire life. We will all miss him.
Love,
Patty Broadwater Herrmann

November 9, 2009

I met Bill this past year when I represented him in his purchase of a warehouse where he could keep his cars and boats. What a pleasure it was to represent him. He was truly interesting and memorable. I am sorry for your loss.
Liza Maurer Siegle

George & Pat

November 5, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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