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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Mr. William "Billy" Kishman

Lorain- William "Billy" Kishman, age 67, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 after suffering from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He  was under  the care of the Crossroads Hospice program.

He was born in New York City, NY on October 29, 1946 to Dr. William E. and Alice Kishman.

Billy was a member of St. Mary Church in Lorain, OH.  He retired from CenturyTel in 2012 after 37 years as a lineman. Billy served six years in the Army National Guard. He was a 1965 graduate of Lorain High School, Lorain, OH. He served as Vice President of his Senior Class and was a newspaper reporter. Billy was a member of the National Honor Society and voted best all around. Athletics was Billy's passion. Football, Quarterback, Safety, 1961-1969;  Basketball, Guard, 1961-1965; Baseball, 2nd Base, Shortstop, 1964-1965; Colorado State University (CSU) Lettermen's Club 1966-1970; he was voted the CSU's Golden Helmet Award by his teammates.  Honors:  Best All-Around, All-Buckeye Conference, Football 1st Team and 3rd Team, Honorable Mention, All-Ohio Football; All-American mention by both UPI & AP 1968; Detroit Press All-American Team 1968; East-West Shrine Game 1968; and All-American Game 1969.  He was honored with a spot on the Kodak 100 Team. Following his senior year at CSU, Billy was a high draft choice of Vince Lombardi and the Washington Redskins. In 1987, he was inducted into the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame.

His pastime was serving as coach on the Adam's Cafe football team and mentoring young athletes. He felt it was important for young members of the team to have the opportunity to play versus winning the game.  He enjoyed watching college sports, reading and spending time with his family. His family was most important to him and he took it upon himself to make sure they were always out of harm's way.

He is survived by wife, Loretta Kishman; his sons, Todd Phillips and Tad (Shelby) Phillips; grandsons, Jonathan, David and Cooper; mother, Alice (nee: Flaherty) Kishman; sisters, Patti (Dick) Doyle, Judi (Frank-deceased) Cellozzi, Debi (Chuck) Sturgill, Stephanie (Keith) Waters and Rose (Fred) Reynolds; brother, Mike (Karen) Kishman; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. William E. Kishman; paternal grandparents, Dr. Myron and Goldie Kishman; maternal grandparents, Patrick and Alice Flaherty. 

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961 on Friday, August 15, 2014 from 4-8 PM. The Lorain Sports Hall of Fame will conduct a service at the funeral home on Friday at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the funeral home, Fr. Daniel O. Divis, Pastor, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 9775 Rockside Road, Valleyview, OH  44125 or Cure PSP, 30 East Padonia Road, Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093 or St. Mary Church, 309 7th Street, Lorain, OH 44052. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 2:54:05 PM

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Posted By: Carolyn DavoliReisz

I am sorry to read about Bill in the paper. We really wanted to come last night but I am having problems with my knees. Also the last time I was in the hospital I lost my dentures. They are in the process of being made over. Please call me. Sent the boys my love. You are in my thoughts and prayers Love Carolyn

Posted on: 8/16/2014 10:48:51 AM


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Posted By: Nadya (Michaels) Cole

My Deepest sympathy to the whole family.

Posted on: 8/16/2014 10:23:27 AM


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Posted By: Tony Cioffi

My deepest sympathy goes out to Bill's family. He truly was one of the good guys. May he rest in peace.

Posted on: 8/15/2014 9:02:40 PM


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Posted By: bill makinen

Sorry to hear about Bill. I'm very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies. Bill Makinen

Posted on: 8/15/2014 8:15:41 PM


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Posted By: Richard A. Hodrosky

To Mrs. Kishman and the entire Kishman family my deepest condolences of your loss of Bill. Our younger days of baseball at Lakeview park and CYO football were always a conversation piece with my sons. Thoughts and Prayers Rick

Posted on: 8/15/2014 10:31:07 AM


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Posted By: Patti (Waitt) Komperda

We send our deepest sympathies to the entire Kishman Family. Billy was a legend in Lorain, especially at Lorain High School. We hope that the happiest memories of him and all of his accomplishments will help comfort you at this sad time. Walt and Johanna Waitt Walt and Gayle Waitt Patti and John Komperda

Posted on: 8/15/2014 10:02:40 AM


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Posted By: Don Abrahamowicz

My deepest sympathy to the entire Kishman family in the loss of my old friend, Bill. Just had a knee replacement last week so I can't be there in person to offer my condolences, but my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Posted on: 8/14/2014 9:31:48 PM


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Posted By: Paul Malgieri

My sympathy and condolences to Billy's family, Aunt Alice and all my Kishman cousins.

Posted on: 8/14/2014 10:01:52 AM


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Posted By: Pat and Patty Malgieri

Patty and I are very sorry to learn of Billy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Alice, Billy's family and our Kishman cousins during this difficult time.

Posted on: 8/14/2014 9:40:02 AM


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Posted By: Janine Gilbert McAlpin

To Patti and all the Kishman family - so sorry to hear about Billy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy.

Posted on: 8/14/2014 8:01:11 AM


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Posted By: Valerie McConihe Stark

To the entire Kishman family please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. What GREAT memories I cherish of times spend with you all - ESPECIALLY, of course, at the many athletic events in which Billy played and all of us "girls" were cheerleaders!! Will always remember your Dad (another GREAT man!) on the sidelines and your dear mother, Alice, always nearby. You all have SO many wonderful memories to cherish of Billy and your Dad and I know they will always be in your hearts forever. Much love to you all - Val McConihe Stark

Posted on: 8/14/2014 7:23:24 AM


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Posted By: John G. Sulpizio

It is with deep and sincere regret and sorrow that I learn of the passing of Bill, a dear and longstanding friend, classmate, and teammate. However, even in his death, he harkens me back to happier times, like good friends are apt to do. I share my deepest sympathies with all his family, and especially Alice, who was a Mom to many of us. I am so sorry for your loss.

Posted on: 8/13/2014 11:58:53 PM


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