Ft. Myers, FL. – William (Bill) Nicholas Thaller, born October 12, 1953, in Niantic, CT, passed peacefully on July 23, 2019, after a brief illness.

Bill attended Johnson & Whales University in RI where he learned his impressive cooking skills which were continually enjoyed by his friends and family.  He was also a great lover of music and played for many years with his band, Exit 72.  For the past six years, Bill resided in Ft. Myers, Florida with his wife Judy where he could always have his feet in the sand and enjoy his dream job as a park ranger at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park.

Bill leaves behind his wife Judith Thaller (Blake), Son Shawn (Cody) Thaller, Daughter Stephanie (Jason) Capasso, Step-children John and Alexis (Michael) Castelli, Grandson Sylas William Thaller, Sister Kathy (Peter) Hill, Nieces Heather (Brian) St. Onge & Kirsten (Joseph) Hill, former wife Susanne DeLuca, in addition to a large extended family and many longtime friends. Predeceased by his parents Maureen & Joseph Thaller and his brother Joseph Thaller.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to "Friends of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park".