Obituary: William D. Tsolis, 54, formerly of Wallingford
WALLINGFORD, CT - (From Wallingford Funeral Home) William D. Tsolis, 54 of Port Richey, FL passed away tragically from a motor vehicle accident on December 21, 2021 in Port Richey, FL.
Billy was born in New Haven, CT, January 11, 1967, the son of William G. Tsolis and the late Joan Wallace Dunn.
Billy grew up in Wallingford, CT and graduated from Lyman Hall High School.
Billy worked for Millanes Nursery for many years and Hometown Garden Center in Wallingford, CT before moving to Port Richey, FL where he continued his career in landscaping and HVAC Sales.
Billy had a larger-than-life personality that lit up a room and always put a smile on your face.
Billy will be remembered for his gardening advice, advice on raising chickens; love of big trucks, classic cars, tractors, wrestling and love for his many life-long friends.
Billy is survived, and his memory forever cherished, by his Partner, Deborah Collette of Port Richey, FL; Children, Maryssa Tsolis and Elliott Tsolis; Step-Children, Daniel Annis, Ray (Carisbel) Collette, Jackie Silberman and Catherine Silberman; Father, William (Mary) Tsolis; Step-Father, James Dunn; Sister, Janice (Randy) Will; Brothers, Eric (Susan) Tsolis and Craig (Gia) Tsolis; Step-Sister, Jody (John) Rowley; Uncles James (Alice) Wallace and James Gardner; Aunt, Shelley Wallace and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews including: Connor Tsolis, Ethan Tsolis, Ava Tsolis, Jimmy (Denise) Wallace, Jennifer (Craig) Storey, Jacob Wallace and Colton Storey.
Billy was predeceased by his Mother, Joan Wallace Dunn; Maternal Grandparents James and Cornelia Wallace; Paternal Grandparents George and Nettie Tsolis; Aunt, Linda Gardner; Cousin, Jamie Gardner; Uncle, Robert Wallace and Aunt, Marion Staurovsky.
Due to covid restrictions, services and burial will be announced at a later time.
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This article originally appeared on the Wallingford Patch
