William Livingston

William was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 27th, 1959. He was the only child of the late Sylvia Livingston and William Robinson.

He received his education in the Philadelphia School System. William attended Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School. He graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School in 1978. He also attended the DPT School of Business where he received certification in Massage Therapy in 2004. He also attended Lasalle University for two years majoring in child psychology.

William started working with his grandfather at the Philadelphia Art Museum as a clerk. While living in Springfield, Virginia, William worked at the NTC Bus Line. He also worked at St. Luke’s School. He had a variety of jobs. But the one thing he enjoyed the most was when he was involved with Pivot Ministries in Connecticut and enthusiastically volunteered at Bridgeport churches feeding the homeless.

William loved music and collected music from all genres. His father introduced him to jazz. He was also an avid Eagles fan, enjoyed photography and traveling with his wife, Ida. He had a wonderful sense of humor that was infectious and the ability to keep a smile on the faces of everyone he came into contact with.

William’s greatest loves were his family. His wife, Ida, whom he married in 2010. Their love for each other and travel took them to many unforgettable places and memorable special times which he lovingly took pictures of. William’s other greatest loves was his late Grandmother, Mrs. Madeline Livingston (Nana) and his late grandfather, Mr. Herbert Livingston.

William is preceded in death by his mother, father, grandmother and grandfather. He leaves to cherish his memory , his loving wife Ida, his Aunt Ethel, Uncle Frank, Aunt Minnie, Aunt Diane and a host of cousins and friends.

Special thanks to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for all their care and support. Many thanks to Bernae Draughn, Jeannette Payne and Eugene Sistrunk for their love and support during Will’s time of need.

Funeral services for William will be at 11am at the Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, Connecticut. Prior to the service there will be visiting hours 9am-11am at the funeral home.

The repast will be at Marisa’s Ristorante, 6540 Main Street, Trumbull, Connecticut.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.spadaccinofuneralhome.com.