William J. Botsford, age 70, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on November 22, 2023, in his home in Seymour. He previously resided in Ansonia where he was the loving longtime partner of the late Christa Spigarolo.
Bill was born in Idar-Oberstein, Germany on August 19, 1953, son of the late John and Ursula Weyand Botsford. He moved to the United States at a young age and grew up in Shelton, CT. Bill was employed as a tool and die mold maker and co-owner of American Mold and Design in Bridgeport for many years, until his retirement. Bill was a proud driver for open wheeled modified race cars at the Waterford Speedbowl and Stafford Springs Raceway from 1984 – 1986. In his spare time, he enjoyed cooking and gardening.
Bill leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Stephen W. Botsford (Rosetta) of Uxbridge, MA, along with Christa’s daughters, Anja Vitale (Bruce) of Tampa, FL, and Peggy Thomsen (Michael) of Simsbury, CT, brothers, Arthur Botsford (Jean) of Shelton and Philip Botsford of Ansonia, grandchildren, London and Xenia Botsford, niece, Lauren Botsford of Shelton, and nephews, Eric Botsford (Ciara Caliwara) of Cheshire and John Botsford of CO. Bill’s family finds comfort knowing he is reunited with Christa, and his loving parents.
Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family and pay their respects on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm in the chapel of SPINELLI-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Bill’s honor to: The Closer to Free Fund for Smilow Cancer Hospital. To sign Bill’s guestbook or share a memory, please visit, www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
