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William Roger Vonbirgelen

Posted 2/27/14

TOWNSEND - William Roger Vonbirgelen, of Townsend, was suddenly taken from us on February 19, 2014. He was 27. Billy was born July 17, 1986 in Philadelphia, Pa. He graduated from Christiana High …

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William Roger Vonbirgelen

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TOWNSEND - William Roger Vonbirgelen, of Townsend, was suddenly taken from us on February 19, 2014. He was 27. Billy was born July 17, 1986 in Philadelphia, Pa. He graduated from Christiana High School and attended Delaware State University where he had wrestled for both schools. He had formerly worked for Capriotti's, and was currently working for McGlynns Pub in Dover as the general manager. Among his many hobbies were bass fishing; cooking; music (especially the Firefly Festival); the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers and Sixers; tailgating, cornhole tournaments, and Bar-B-Q-ing with friends. He also enjoyed his cars, pets, and his iPhone. Most of all, he cherished his family, friends, and the love of his life, Laura Roberts. Billy leaves behind his father and mother, Raymond and Christine Colyar; a brother, Michael; two sisters, Loretta (Phil), and Kristina Rae (Ryan); maternal grandmother, Marilyn; a niece, Marilyn Rose; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, where friends may call at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Gift of Life Donor Program at http://www.donors1.org/about-us/contribute/, or by contacting the program at 401 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (800-DONORS-1) In Billy's memory, please consider becoming an organ donor or commit a random act of kindness. To send a condolence letter, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com. Arrangements are by Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Smyrna.

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