William (Billy) Laverack

Sebastian, FL

William (Billy) Laverack, 50, of Sebastian, FL passed peacefully at home after a long illness, surrounded by family.

Born in State College PA on January 12, 1966, the son of the late William B. Laverack Sr. and Margaret (Peggy) of Hammonton, NJ.

Bill graduated from Vero Beach High School, Vero Beach, FL, where he a champion on the varsity wrestling team.

He often told the story of catching a gator, taping its snout shut and legs to its body, taking it to wrestling practice and throwing it on the mat, asking, "Who wants to wrestle a gator?" They all ran; Bill ran a few extra laps that day.

He was a third-generation carpenter working in the family business, later branching out on his own.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Donna Martini Laverack; his beautiful, talented children William (Thom) Laverack of Orlando, FL and Kelsey M. Laverack of Los Angeles, CA; two sisters, Linda Virus of Hammonton, NJ and Sue Dunphey of Green Bank, NJ; brother John W. Laverack of Sebastian, FL; and his mother, Margaret of Hammonton, NJ.

For those who wish, contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice House, 1110 35th Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32960, 772-567-5551. Services will be private. There is an online registry at: www.seawindsfh.com.

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Published by TC Palm on Sep. 9, 2016.

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Becki Raymond

November 12, 2016

He always made me laugh in class which would get us in trouble in class so many years ago. Thoughts and prayers to his family
Becki

Trina Smith

September 16, 2016

Just heard the news, so sorry, thoughts and prayers with the family

Cathy Fulton

September 13, 2016

Wonder if Bill and Scott are selling mangos in heaven? I have so many great memories and my prayers are with you Donna as well as the entire family.

September 10, 2016

Laverack family you are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
The Beebe Family

Alan Kea

September 10, 2016

Sorry to hear this Donna, hope you are doing ok. God bless you and your family.

September 10, 2016

So sorry for your loss! Please know we are thinking of you.
Love, Frank and June

Brad Hatcher

September 9, 2016

Billy you will be greatly missed . To many memories of us on the wrestling team and growing up in this great town . Be at peace my friend and hope to meet up with you again .

Michael and Kayte Oliver

September 9, 2016

The Laverack family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss. We have very fond memories of Billy and hope that God brings you some comfort during this difficult time. Love you guys.

Cindy and John Keys

September 8, 2016

You will be missed Billy....Donna and family you are in my thoughts and prayers....

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