William J. Stahl, 69, of St. Petersburg, Fla., passed away on November 3, 2026, in Ormond Beach, Fla., after a short illness. Bill was born on June 8, 1957, in Ticonderoga, N.Y., the fourth of eight siblings. He attended St. Patrick’s School and Moriah Central School in Port Henry, N.Y., graduating in 1975.
An independent-minded person who lived life on his own terms, Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a medic, and had a variety of occupations afterward, including as a phlebotomist in a Seattle hospital, a cook at various restaurants and at Meals on Wheels, and a boatbuilder in Florida. He also worked to restore wooden boats and furniture. In Vermont, Bill was active in local politics, serving two terms as a Burlington City Council member, where he was a strong advocate for workers’ rights and worked tirelessly for living wage legislation. Bill loved rock music, especially live concerts and in particular the Grateful Dead. He was a devoted New York Giants fan and an avid reader, hitting the library regularly and often starting and finishing a book the same day.
Bill was predeceased by his parents, John and Jean Stahl. He is survived by his sisters, Jaci Waite (Bill), Peg Allende (Octavio) and Dee Dee; and his brothers, Mike (Veronica), Steve (Stacey), Jim (Val) and Bob (Amy).
He will be missed.
Per his request, no services are planned.