Tribute Wall
In Memory of
Bill Santarossa
1956 - 2018
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Tom Tweney posted a condolence
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Due to unforeseen circumstances Jody and I cannot come to the service and funeral but are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend Bill. We offer our condolences to the family
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Dave and Carolyn lit a candle
Friday, April 13, 2018
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You may be gone but your spirit lives on forever. You are truly missed!!
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bill barker posted a condolence
Thursday, April 12, 2018
dear bill
what can i say!
only knew you a few years but seems like a life time.
so smart so witty so country so lions fan
never going to forget.
see you on the other side.
condolences to all family and friends
bill barker
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Jacquie and Phil Johnson posted a condolence
Thursday, April 12, 2018
I can not believe yo are gone.We are going to miss you terribly .
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David Boate posted a condolence
Thursday, April 12, 2018
So sorry for your loss....
Appreciated his positive client based manner...
Always a caring person who represented the enthusiast well...
RIP
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Allan & Theresa Zoller posted a condolence
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Our deepest condolences to family & friends, with the passing of Bill. God bless and rest in peace.
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Shannon Wheeler posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
I am so very sorry to hear of Bill’s death. He was far too young. He was always upbeat and friendly. Condolences to his loved ones.
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Cindy Graves posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Sorry for your loss. Bill was a good man and will be sorely missed.
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Alex Buko lit a candle
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
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no words....just sadness
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Mel lit a candle
Monday, April 9, 2018
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Thoughts and prayers at this time to all family and friends of Bill. You will be truly missed.
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Pierre and Judy Dozois posted a condolence
Monday, April 9, 2018
Our heartfelt condolences go to Bill's family and friends. We have known Bill for over 25 years and once we met him he recalled out name on every visit to his shop. A true gentleman in every way and manner. Going to Elgin county area will never be the same. Rest in Peace Bill a true hunter, friend and gentleman. God has taken one of the best!!!!!
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sharon burd posted a condolence
Monday, April 9, 2018
Bill's gone hunting to God's greener pastures.
In death there is peace and tranquility. A perfect opportunity for a good hunt !
Supersize my order for when I arrive. Just hopefully not too soon !
R.I.P.
Burdi
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Lambert Wybenga posted a condolence
Monday, April 9, 2018
My condolences to Bill's family! I hunt the West Loren black powder area and have tried to stop in at Bill's shop during the week we are there. He was a good man and very knowledgable l will miss him. Keep your powder dry, the sun to your back and shoot straight Bill!
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The Konecny family posted a condolence
Monday, April 9, 2018
Thinking of Bill’s family and friends at this difficult time. He was alway so kind.
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Jim Hickey posted a condolence
Sunday, April 8, 2018
My condolences to family known Bill since he worked in Tecumseh with his dad Andy followed them to county and then to Rodney. Always made to trip enjoyable to talk to him he will be missed.
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Tim Kritzer posted a condolence
Sunday, April 8, 2018
A gentle man - surely a great loss.
Rest in Peace Bill.
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Don. Dodds. ( Bubba) posted a condolence
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Our thoughts n prayers go out to Bills family and friends. Very sad to hear of this very tragic day. Bill was liked by many people and will be missed by them as well. Rest In Peace Billy. Will see you again.
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Trish Mills lit a candle
Sunday, April 8, 2018
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Ted & Kathy Johnston posted a condolence
Sunday, April 8, 2018
To Bill's family and friends,
We didn't know Bill but was known by our brother-in-law Ken Okolisan. Our hearts and prayers go to all the people lives he touched. RIP Bill
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Sandy McCallum posted a condolence
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Good neighbour. There if I needed something. Will miss the daily waves to me on my porch as he drove by! RIP.
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Tom Tweney posted a condolence
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Jody and I wish to offer our condolences at your loss Bill was a good friend and will be greatly missed
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John Stuart posted a condolence
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing always enjoyed talking with him any time I was in the area. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him
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Joel Dane Sheldon posted a condolence
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Sorry for your loss.
Shot many events with him over the years. Will be missed greatly.
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Austin (Kenneth) Hayward posted a condolence
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Bill was a huge part of my families hunting activities. His expertise and knowledge of firearms and hunting equipment will be greatly missed as will his friendship and professionalism.
RIP Bill
My deepest condolences to his family and to those that knew him as we did.
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Rosie woldenberg posted a condolence
Saturday, April 7, 2018
My condolences to the familyy and friends.he will be greatly missed,
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Terry Jordan posted a condolence
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Bill was an old friend who used to shoot a lot at St. Thomas years ago.
RIP.
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Dave Ulch posted a condolence
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Always was good to see Bill. A very nice guy and great to talk to
Will be missed
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Gordon Kerr posted a condolence
Saturday, April 7, 2018
My condoléances to the Santarossa family for your loss. He will be missed by outdoorsman and women. He was an honest gunsmith he never let me down when I needed his services ASAP.
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Tammy and Doug lit a candle
Saturday, April 7, 2018
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Will miss his quick wit and great one liners. A man with a wonderful heart and spirit. Our thoughts and prayers with you all. Much love.
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Jeremy Campbell posted a condolence
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Thank you for always being a part of the hunting community. You will be missed.
Jeremy Campbell
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John Donovan posted a condolence
Saturday, April 7, 2018
The music we made together will forever resonate. The songs we sang together soothed my soul. Someday we will do it again. Till then my friend.
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Joe and Becky McGorman posted a condolence
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Joe and I were shocked to hear today about Bill’s passing. We also had the pleasure of shooting with and against Bill in some friendly competitions. He had a beautiful smile, and a glint in his eye, especially when he just beat you. He always seemed happy to see us whenever we made it out to the Wabash club, as were we glad to see him. Rest In Peace Bill, you truly will be missed. Becky and Joe
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Saturday, April 7, 2018
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Robert Yankovitch posted a condolence
Saturday, April 7, 2018
I always loved shooting trap against Bill, especially competition shoots, we would harass each other so one of us would miss, the best time I had shot them straight and Bill was the last shooter on the squad, just as he was ready to shoot, I asked Bill to tell me the story how he missed the big buck in his tree stand, he dropped his last bird, he just turned around, smiled and laughed and said you got me good, I owe you one. Keep the wood on the wood Bill, Sheila and I will miss you a lot.
Bob, aka 4-30
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Guy Santarossa posted a condolence
Saturday, April 7, 2018
RIP Billy, we are very sad to hear that you passed away...Lot'sa love to you and yours, from first cousin Guy Santarossa & Family.
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Robert Beneteau posted a condolence
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Words can not express hearing of the passing of Bill. My thoughts are with his family and prayers during this time of loss.
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Marg Toth and Steve Pinter posted a condolence
Saturday, April 7, 2018
RIP Bill. You will be greatly missed in our community.
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Jack Wolters posted a condolence
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Rest in peace Bill, I will dearly miss stopping in to see you or getting surprised by what old Remington you had saved for me to buy when I stopped in, I very much enjoyed stopping in just to chat to to see what new stuff you had in your store, it was very seldom that I would leave your store with the same amount of money in my pocket as when I entered which made my friend's laugh ,you were a good man and I will miss you,you will now be in the land with the biggest and the best hunting ground ever, Happy Hunting my friend !
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Fred Staub and Sue Rueger posted a condolence
Friday, April 6, 2018
Bill will be sadly missed not only by us but the whole firearms community here in southwestern Ontario. He will be remembered with a big smile and a great sense of humour. His knowledge as a second generation gunsmith is now lost. He was fair to deal with, great with consignment items, and always helpful. I saw many Windsorites (my hometown) travel to Rodney, for scope mounting, remarking that Andy, Bill's father, took care of their dads guns and Bill would be taking care of theirs.
I have known him for about 40 yrs now, just as an acquaintance re: his dealings with firearms, be it repair or purchase. The Tecumseh trailer in Essex County is where I first met him,his dads shop/store.
His name will be remembered in trap shooting circles and 3D target shooting events....his name is etched on many trophies for those that didn't know this about him, as he wasn't the bragging type.
We spoke about firearms nearly every week on the phone and our conversations about certain Browning, Remington and Winchester models were always great. Bill could fill in the blanks on lots of things that had me puzzled or that I had learned incorrectly, whether it was about repair or what came before what, etc.
We last spoke about 10 to 12 days ago with him telling me he had suddenly dropped over 10 lbs and was feeling a lot of pain. My reassurances that a doctors visit would fix that, even offering to drive him to the apt if needed, was respectfully turned down but appreciated by him.
To think that this was our last conversation will always bother me.....it should have been about something happy, or gun like, not deteriorating health.
To all those that knew him, especially those in his inner circle of friends, our sincere condolences.
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Joe Woods posted a condolence
Friday, April 6, 2018
My condolences to the Santarossa family.
Joe Woods/ Kerwood,On.
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Jason and Heather Bowles lit a candle
Friday, April 6, 2018
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Darryl and Lisa DeGraw and family lit a candle
Friday, April 6, 2018
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You will always be remembered Bill and missed .very much
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