Obituary of William J. Fornaci

William J. Fornaci “Mr. Bill” passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016. He was 65. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was a resident of Longwood Florida before moving to Hawthorne 15 years ago. Bill was the proud, fearless leader of his family business Hafco Foundry, Inc. in Midland Park. He was the number one fan of his wife, the artist Julie Fornaci, and his sons, the "Zebros" Basil and Billy. He was the proud father-in-law of Alyssa and Katie, and the adoring grandfather of Charlotte Sage and Zoë Amelia. Mr. Bill also leaves behind siblings Regina, Diane, and Philip as he joins his late brother, Michael, in a peaceful afterlife where the food is superb, the wine flows freely, and the team they've bet on always wins. Mr. Bill was known to countless friends and colleagues as much for his kindness and generosity as for his candor and quick wit. (This is to say nothing of his chocolate pudding cake.) He was someone you wanted on your side--strong, loyal, and as keen to support and protect the people he loved as he was to fend off their enemies. Mr. Bill was a force for humor and goodness and pictures of exquisite meals and sharing (only) great Italian wine, and his sudden departure leaves a gaping hole in his family and in the world. All who knew Mr. Bill will miss him terribly, his equal never to take its place among us. Receiving of Friends will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 10:00 AM until 12:00PM at Vander Plaat Funeral Home, (vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff. A memorial service will begin at 12:00. Contributions in Bill’s memory may be made to Eva’s Village, 393 Main St., Paterson, NJ 07501.