Hi Dad,

It's been 4 years today and it still feels like it was just yesterday. I miss you every single day! I miss you more now with your Alma Mater, our Canes, in the Championship game on Monday. Your jacket will be out and hanging on Monday night as the game is played. Let's Go Canes!!! Love you so much and miss you even more!

Bitter sweet to share this story but I know he would want me to share it. 

I can’t remember exactly how old my brother and I were, maybe 7 or 8. I’m 58 so it’s been a minute. 

Anyway my parents dropped us of at Adelia”s house so they could go Christmas shopping. Guille & Espe were stuck with babysitting us. Pretty sure they weren’t married yet. Anyway Guille didn’t quite know what to do with us so he suggested we do exercise. He had us doing jumping jacks and God knows what else. My parents walked thru the door and were like why do you guys look so sweaty and out of breath.  Good times. Rest In Peace Guille. Until we meet again. 

Bill changed my life. He convinced me that I could be a QA Engineer From a technician job in NY.

I packed up my life and moved down to Florida to work for him. He was such a kind and supportive man. He mentored me through the transition and I owe him so much. 

We had the chance to work together again over the years. He was ever the joyful and peaceful man that I first met and I will miss him.

Descansa en paz mi primo, en los brazos del Señor.

I met Bill when he was the 1st person that interviewed me out of college back in ‘83. 

When I met him, his shirt was opened down to the 2nd button and he was wearing a gold chain. We immediately hit it off. 

During the interview, he told me he had a Minor in English and he used to correct my grammar in my documentation. I would sometimes question it but he would say “remember, I have a minor in English”  until one day, I knew I was right and he laughed and he said “by the way, I don’t have a minor in English” and we laughed up a storm. 

He was my 1st mentor in my career as my  manager and taught me how to be a good leader. 

We’ll toast you at our poker game tonight “Mr Bill” and will always miss you

My sincere and deepest condolences to the Saavedra family! Bill was a great guy. He will certainly be missed.

Sunny - Royal Caribbean Group

I worked with Bill for a few months in RCCL and he's the most gentle soul I've ever met. He would always save me a beer (Modelo) at every happy hour at work. He was an amazing colleague and I'm glad to have known him in this life!! 

Dear William,

it was a great pleasure to meet you, work with you and having drinks together.

I’ll always remember.

Greetings and all the best wherever you will be,
Chris
Hamburg, Germany 

Bill was the best coworker and friend! Always willing to help, always ready to share a smile and make the day better for everyone! 
I’ll never forget sailing with him on Spectrum, sharing long hours of work and a well deserved beer at the end of the day, and exploring Malaga with the team! 
You will always live in our hearts Bill! 

Mr. Bill,  words are hard to write as my vision is blurred by my tears. You came into my life and at first, I thought you took away my sister but I was wrong, you were giving and not taking. Together you gave me the title of aunt.  You always made your family your #1 priority and your happiest times were when we were all together.

You inspired and mentored many throughout your lifetime. Your humorous ways and kindness were always your style. Who else would let his future sister-in-law get in the back of his Datsun 240Z, raise the hatchback, give her a pillow, so she can watch movies at the drive-in Theater...lol. Such a gentleman.

I think your co-workers said it best "Live Life Like Bill" giving, understanding, positive, and most importantly kind.  

I will miss you Mr. Bill..Love you!!! until we meet again..

My dad loved his nephew so much !! This is one of my favorite photos of them ❤️

After weeks of working non-stopped, and being stuck at a hotel in the middle of nowhere because they just didn't have space for us anywhere else, we took an hour-long drive on our first evening off for dinner in honor of a very special birthday boy. Walking the town after dinner, that birthday boy made a comment to us in English, "Look see, everyone knows it's my birthday they're even dressing up for me!" probably thinking they wouldn't hear or understand but, they did and  well, now we have this picture.

Every one of us  plays different roles to those around us - we're a spouse or parent at home, a leader at the office, or maybe a sympathetic ear to a friend but, we're all many things to many people and speaking from experience, I think it's normal to maybe not be at your best in every one of these roles every time. You might be a better friend than co-worker one day and then it flips the next day just based on your mood or energy and that's ok because we can only do so much but, Bill Saavedra excelled in all categories from the day I met him.

As a mentor: He was helpful, kind, and patient.
As a team mate: He was supportive, reliable, and a true workhorse.
As a friend: He was always up for a laugh or singing in the car.
As a husband, father, and grandfather: He was always so proud and never missed a chance to show a picture or tell a story.

I use to tell Bill, "Oye, when I grow up, I wanna be just like you!" because whatever he was doing, he always did it better than anyone else and with a smile on his face plus, he always had someone driving him around (myself included) I mean, if that's not the life, I don't know what is!

To his family: We're very sorry for your loss but, we truly appreciate you sharing him with us and the rest of the world.
To Bill: Thank you.

It is amazing how one smile can embody calm, peace, wit, love of life and family.  Bill’s smile was all that and more. I see Bill clearly in my mind with his hands in his pocket, the “smile”, and alittle chuckle.  It makes me smile, and I am happy to carry this memory of him with me.  Rest In Peace Bill. 

Willy,
I always looked up to you. This is one of my favorite pics when we lived in NYC. I remember you lying on the couch while I pretended to be your hairdresser. RIP Cuz.
Lissy and Abelito

RIP Bill.  You were always willing to help me at work with whatever information you could share.  I always appreciated it and, as a fellow Canes alum, loved your profile pic of the U!  It's a Canes thing and I understand!

Regards, and peace/prayers to your loved ones,
Glenn Stofsky

OBITUARY

William "Guille" Saavedra

19 September, 1951 – 15 January, 2022

Caballero Rivero Little Havana

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