It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Leonard Brescia Jr. on October 6th , 2024 at the age of 66. William was born on October 30th 1957, to parents William Brescia and Alice Charles in Clifton, NJ.
Anyone who met Bill, knew him as a smart, kind, loving and funny person. Although he was quiet by nature, he would make everyone laugh with his wit and sarcasm. Bill retired after a full career at Community Transit as a bus driver and spent his time during retirement playing guitar and writing songs, spending time with his family, and going to church.
Bill has always had a passion for music, was self-taught on the guitar and harmonica and loved to sing. He was a member of multiple bands throughout his life, and it was rare to see him without a guitar in hand. This passion stayed with him throughout his life and blessed many people around him. After he was diagnosed with cancer, his musical talent was showcased through love songs to God that he composed and sang at his church, and to family and friends that visited him during his battle with cancer. His faith in God never wavered and he was a beautiful example of God’s unconditional love.
He is survived by his siblings, Gloria Stipkovich, Sammy Brescia (Gayle Brescia) and Tess Brescia, Nephew Jason Brescia (Cara Brescia), Nieces Crissy Stipkovich (Stevie Stipkovich), Heather LaPonsey (Christian LaPonsey) and Leila Haag, Great Niece Abigail Brescia and Great Nephew Roman LaPonsey.
Bill always helped those in need. In lieu of flowers, Bill would suggest that everyone buy a meal for a person in need or donate food to an animal shelter.
Service and Celebration of Life hosted by Pastor Reuben Sapien at The Sanctuary Church located at 5508 NE 193rd Street, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 on October 27th , 2024 at 12:30pm.
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Laurie Igo says
October 28, 2024 at 5:44 amBilly, I am so blessed that we met through YouTube and our love of music. You are an amazing guitar player. We connected instantly through sarcasm and our Italian background. You made me laugh so much and your music was so beautiful. I wish I was able to help you with equipment so you could put out videos on your own. But our community was able to see and hear your music on my channel through our collaborations. Thank you for being my friend. I know you are in the hands of the Lord, riding into the sunset in your Crown Victoria. ❤️ You will be missed by many.
Heather Bear says
October 27, 2024 at 3:45 pmDearest Unc, you are so greatly missed already. I miss our texts, and I still go back to read our convos. Your wit, comedic timing and humor were unmatched. That is just one of the many things I have always adored, and will continue to remember about you. One of my greatest honors was how much you adored Roman. When I sent you a video of him laughing, only a few short weeks prior to you gaining your wings, you replied “how can anything be so beautiful”. That stuck with me. You always expressed how you wanted to teach Romie the guitar & you better believe I will be bragging to him about your talent. He will know you, I promise. Thank you for loving my son the same way you loved Christian and I. I truly believe you are experiencing the utmost comfort, beauty, freedom, peace and unconditional love unlike any we could ever imagine. Hug the fam for me. Until we meet again, Sweet Unc, I love you so much ʕ·ᴥ·ʔ
Cara B says
October 24, 2024 at 12:19 amDear Unc B,
You were one of the most talented musicians I’ve ever met, and I don’t say that lightly. The last song you wrote captured my heart and soul. By the end of your life, I love that we shared a love for Jesus and a birthday.
I am so thankful for your love for your family. You were such a huge support for Jay growing up. He so needed and looked up to you. Thank you for always being there for him. For that I will always be grateful.
My biggest regret is not being able to connect with you to knock out a few tunes together the times you asked me to. This life can be so complex, and I am sad I missed that opportunity. Your legacy of worship is one that I love and will live on, and one I know has brought our Lord so much joy. I sure look forward to singing and playing praises to our King one day together. It will be glorious.
Until one day when we all rejoice together with our Dad in eternity … much love to you now and always.
Cara
Jay mon says
October 20, 2024 at 4:21 amUnc Billy, you made a huge impression on my life. You were steadfast and always there for me. There were times I had no one else to turn to, and you were there with an open heart and listened. You were always ready to go if I needed help. We had some really great times that I will never forget. Too many to list, but I’m thankful for a few highlights like when we lived together for 6 months (not! 😉 hehe only unc would get that), pizza poker chug nights, picking me up from the hospital (a few times), making me get into the horse stance and hold it for 10 mins, encouraging my kung fu lessons, and of course teaching me the blues 12 bar progression on bass!! We shared a love for Gramps and would call each other after he passed over the years and say “I swear I just saw gramps!” When I was young, you were such a badass but you always had a kind nature. I really loved that about you. All the way to end of your battle with cancer, you fought for us. We wanted you around but the Lord brought you out of this struggle into a peace that you so deserve. I’m anxious to see you again in Heaven where we will be brothers eternally!! Love you, miss you, and thanks for sending me that Stevie Ray Vaughan video the night before you left…it was just what I needed. ❤️
Gloria Stipkovich says
October 19, 2024 at 6:12 pmBrother Billy, Thank you for all the wonderful memories of you and I growing up together and raised by dad. I miss you terribly and cherish our time together with each passing day. I miss our daily texting and you caring about my work days and hours and whether I’m home safe at night. I miss you playing guitar and singing a new song you just wrote. Thank you for being the best unc to my kids. They all loved you so much. It was a better world with you in it. Until we meet again brother RIP and enjoy your family in Heaven. Love you forever.
Patrick "RAMBO" says
October 16, 2024 at 12:19 amBilly ” COL Troutman” was a Great Brother and Friend. Though hes in Heaven now and the Good LORD was so gentle as We all prayed, he is deeply missed.
For once in his Blockheaded, scurvylipped, walleyed sommm of a rooten tooten gunslingen self , excepted the LORD in his hart pryer to passing as we agreed is the Most wonderful thing a person can do while here on Earth. LOVE YA BROTHER ?}
Crissy Stipkovich says
October 14, 2024 at 10:44 pmUncle Billy,
I miss our talks and your funny take on life. I miss your advice. I miss watching you jam on your guitar. I miss having sarcasm matches with you and you always winning. I miss taking you to your oncology appointments and caring for you at our house when this all started, some of my most cherished moments with you are from that time. I miss your unconditional love and your kind heart. Although my heart aches because of the loss and all that I miss, I’m grateful that you’re no longer in pain, and forever in peace and light through God the Great Healer. I’ve visualized you singing the songs you wrote about God, to Him and through tears, it makes me feel an overwhelming joy for you. I can’t wait to see you again, Unc.
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