William Johnson was born October, 7, 1959 in Queens, New York to Ernest and Marjorie (Symonds) Johnson. He grew up in Seaford, New York, where he met his future wife, Regina “Gina” (Consalvo) Johnson, at just 18 years old. He went on to join the United States Marine Corp, where he served as a Lance Corporal from 1979-1983, and a reservist until 1985. He spent a year in Japan with the USMC, before returning home and graduating from Farmingdale University with a degree in Business.
Billy and Gina married in 1985 and spent the next 35 years together. In Fall of 1990, Billy and Gina relocated to Cape Coral, Florida, where Billy decided to open a New York style deli and pizzeria. He became a father to a baby girl in December of 1990. Billy and his family would spend the remainder of his life enjoying sunny southwest Florida, or “Paradise” as Billy would call it.
Billy was a kind, quiet, gentle, laid back spirit, who loved to relax and have a good time. He had a great sense of humor, and would quietly crack a joke at just the right time. He always accepted people for who they were, never said no, and was a friend to all. He enjoyed 5,000 piece puzzles, the stock market, fantasy football, hanging out in his man cave watching sports and playing video games, and making drinks for everyone to enjoy by the pool. He had a zest for traveling, cooking, trying new foods and restaurants. He loved dogs, red wine, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Regina Marie Johnson; one daughter, Brianna (Stefan) Zhivkov; two grandchildren, Mason Zhivkov and Avalyn Zhivkov; his mother, Marjorie Johnson; and two siblings, Linda (Steven) Aronowitz and Richard (Dianne) Johnson.
A visitation will be held between the hours of 11 - 2pm on Monday, June 29th at Coral Ridge Funeral Home and Cemetery with service to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cape Coral Animal Shelter.
