William R. "Will, Billy" Eichler

1993 - 2020

Vernon - William R. Eichler, "Will" to friends, "Billy" to family, 26, of Vernon, loving son of Carol Kurpiewski of Vernon and the late Robert Eichler passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Billy was born May 21, 1993, in Norfolk, Va. He was raised in Virginia, then Connecticut.

He attended the Vernon Public schools and was a graduate of Rockville High School, class of 2012. While attending Rockville High School, Billy was a member of the men's volleyball team, and enjoyed the multitude of friends he made there. Billy had been employed at Macy's for his first job, then joined Stop & Shop on Windsorville Road, Rockville, as the produce clerk for the past five years.

In his spare time, he loved his family and his beloved pets. He enjoyed landscaping, freshwater fishing, doing art and anime art. Billy inherited his artistic talent and was a gifted freehand sketcher.

In addition to his mother Carol, he is survived by his two aunts and uncles, Patricia and Scott Kirkpatrick of Ledyard, nephew Jason Camarota, Deborah Kurpiewski and Kenneth Mitchell of New London; his cousins, Mychal, Tiffany and Lee Mitchell; and the multiple cousins living in Massachusetts. He is also survived by his "adopted mom," Vicki Bragdon, who helped guide him growing up in Vernon.

Due to the pandemic, funeral services will be private. Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.