Billy was born and raised in Somerville and resided in Bridgewater since 1962. He started his career working as a machinist in Manville and then was employed as a bus driver for Barker Bus Company in Bridgewater. He was a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Billy was a real outdoorsman who was an avid fisherman and hunter and also loved being a New York Jets Football fan. He was especially fond of his friends, Al Stasiek and Robert Panfili. He will sadly missed by all.
Surviving are his sister Carol Sonnenschein and husband Curtis, a niece Kimberly Cedeira, a nephew Bryan Sonnenschein, and great nephew Trevor.
Graveside services at St. Bernard Cemetery will be private. Arrangements by Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, 111 North Gaston Ave. Somerville.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Bradley Gardens Rescue Squad, 106 Linden St. Bridgewater, NJ 08807.To send condolences to the family, visit www.brucecvanarsdalefuneralhome.com
Somerville, New Jersey 08876 
