Bill was born on June 2, 1943. He was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis and commanded a swift boat in Vietnam. Bill later acquired an Engineering Degree from Columbia University and forged a career as an international sales representative for the DuPont Corporation.
Bill, and his wife Vonnye, (deceased May 2, 2025), were married for 53 years. Their proudest achievements were their four children - Erin Stoner, Michael Shaughnessy, Brian Shaughnessy (deceased February 13, 2020), and Dr. Lauren Shaughnessy-Smith, as well as their twelve grandchildren - Matthew, Rachael, Sarah, and Alexandra Stoner; Rylee and Teagan Shaughnessy; and, Sophia, Chloe, Ethan, Wyatt, Lila and Vivienne.
Services are pending at this time.
