Billy was born on February 14, 1963 in Kingston, New York. He was a Kingston High School graduate, class of 1981. He lived at the Jersey Shore in Manasquan for many years before returning home to Kingston. Billy worked at Romeo Kia in Kingston, New York, where his coworkers were family to him. He was an avid boxing fan and music lover. He had unmatched swagger and gave love freely to all who knew him.