NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  William Michael Piantoni, 62, of North Adams, MA died on Friday, December 25, 2020 at his home.

He was born in North Adams, MA on July 31, 1958, a son of William John and Loretta Jane (Russell) Piantoni. William attended Clarksburg Schools and graduated from McCann Technical High School class of 1976.

He was self employed at Bill's Mowing and Landscaping. Before that, he worked at Unistress; worked as a crane operator and worked as an iron worker, walking the iron. Bill was an avid motorcyclist, enjoyed the outdoors, and working on small motors and cars.

Survivors include his wife, Louise Beatrice Marie (Green) Piantoni whom he married on June 10, 2006 and two sons- Billy Joe Piantoni and his wife Beth and Joshua E. Piantoni and his partner Cassie Andrews. He also leaves three granddaughters that he was raising, Hailey Peters, Ariella Bentley, and Lexi Bentley and one step daughter- Joelle Peterson of North Adams and grandchildren- Kendra and Sophia; his two sisters, Mary Jane (Mike) Arnold and Terri (Jay) Cooper and a brother Joseph (Brenda) Piantoni as well as nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Terry Jo (Benson) Piantoni who died on September 4, 1988 and his infant brother, John Peter Piantoni who died in 1962.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Services for Bill Piantoni will be on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 6:00 PM at the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, WEST CHAPEL 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. Calling hours at the funeral home are Wednesday from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Donations may be made to BFAIR through the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.