Michaels, Billy of Ft. Lauderdale, passed away on November 2, 2013. Born in Detroit, Michigan of Irish decent; he was a professional entertainer for 60 + years. He was a stand up comic, professional ballroom dancer, actor and singer. Throughout his career he worked with numerous entertainers such as Jerry Lewis, Burt Reynolds, Ray Charles, and Four Aces & featured in over 150 commercials and over a dozen movies. Billy served in the U.S. Army and entertained troops all over the Far East. Billy played semi-pro baseball with the Detroit Tigers AAA affiliate. Billy loved life to the fullest and will be missed by all fortunate to know him and most of all his loving family. The stars are shining brighter with his presence. He is survived by his wife Carolyn (Hartling) Michaels; his step-son Marc (Deanna) Guiseppi of Williamsburg, VA; grandchildren Lyndsey, Madisyn and Ryley and sisters Nancy and Eleanor. A memorial celebration will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 11:00 am at Fred Hunter's Downtown Funeral Home, 718 S. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale 33316. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Broward County Humane Society. www.fredhunters.com.
