William R. Fortin's Obituary
William Fortin Obituary
William R. Fortin Bil 4 Ril, 24, of Elyria, died, June 26, 2013 at the Cleveland Clinic after a lifelong struggle with neurofibromatosis and congenital heart disease. Billy was born August 16, 1988 in Elyria but his short life did not keep him from becoming a talented musician and producer of his own music that told his life story. He performed at Peabodys in Cleveland and the Cleveland Agora for local talent shows. He also was a talented magician and was named Billy Vegas by the owners of The Yellow Barrel of Magic in Elyria. He loved Halloween, collected Michael Myers masks and was a collector of vintage video game systems. He loved his family, friends and his family of doctors at the Cleveland Clinic and Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital, who loved and cared for him throughout his life. Billy is survived by his mother and stepfather Cheri and Russ VanWormer; brothers Michael Fortin, Alex, Jacob and Jeremy VanWormer; sister Stephanie Candy; grandparents Carol Pierce, Terry Pierce and Diane Fortin; cousin Jeff Stabler and an aunt Jean Fortin. He was preceded in death by his father William Fortin and grandfather, Wilfred Fortin. Friends will be received Friday, July 12, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dicken Funeral Home, 323 Middle Ave. Elyria. A memorial service will be Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 300 Third Street, Elyria. Reverend Melanie Sunderland will officiate. Memorial contributions to the family may be made through the funeral home. For online condolences, visit www.dickenfuneralhome.com
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