Livonia/Bloomfield: Bill lost his courageous battle with cancer on March 12, 2015, at age 44 years, at home with his loving family by his side. Predeceased by his maternal grandparents John & Eleanor “Ellie” Kennedy, great grandmother Rose Kennedy and paternal grandparents Elton & Lois Brizzee. Survived by his loving wife Christine (Taylor) Brizzee, his parents; William (Nancy) Brizzee Sr. and mother Karen Brizzee all of Livonia. Children; Brooke Brizzee, Amanda Perry-Brizzee, Tyler Finley, Savanah Buschang, Celeste deKramer, and Danielle White. Grandsons Jacoby and Remington, and Aunt Donna Parmele.
Bill was born on December 23, 1970 in Geneva, NY. He grew up in the Bloomfield-Ionia area worked at several local farms. He later moved to Livonia where he was a devoted father to his daughter Brooke. Bill was a very active father that was involved in every aspect of Brooke’s life. His greatest joy was coaching her cheerleading squad. Bill was active in the community and around Conesus Lake. He was an avid hunter and had a great love of the outdoors. Bill had one of the biggest hearts; throwing a benefit for one of his cheerleaders and doing Secret Santa every Christmas for someone in the community. Bill was a man of faith and believed in God Almighty and that the soul departed in the Lord does not die, it returns to God, who is the Giver of Life. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered and loved by his family and many friends.
Friends may call on Saturday, March 21st, from 10am-12noon at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street (Rte 15 & 20A), Livonia, where services will follow at 12noon. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Our hearts go out to Bill Sr and family. God must need special souls earlier than others.
My prayers,thoughts and love goes out to you and family. Know one feels the pain of losing a child like a Mother. I’m so very sorry for your loss. My love to Brooke.
I know we can not be there for bill’s calling hours but please know our hearts hurt for you all and we know the strong man he was and how he fought to stay here until he could no longer fight the cancer inside him. he deserves to be one of the angels now and at peace and free of all that pain. it takes time to heal, have faith and remember all the great and wonderful things he did while here on earth and keep his memory alive.sending prayers and love and hugs brooke,chrissy,karen and bill sr. and to all the rest of the family.with all our love, mom, Michael and grandma and uncle larry and sue
I’m so sorry Karen if there is anything I can do please don’t hesitate to let me know my prayers. Are with your family
Karen, So very sorry to read of Billy’s passing. I can not begin to imagine your pain at losing your only child. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go thru this most difficult time. Sandy and Dan
I have not seen Bill in many years and regret that. I do remember him from school as always laughing and cutting up. Karen, Amanda and Val, I am so sorry for your loss. Bill will always be alive in all of you.