William Richard Letteris

William "Bill" R. Letteris, 68 of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born on October 29, 1946 in Stamford, CT to William and Jewell (Selleck) Letteris. He graduated from Cheshire High School in 1964 and later graduated from the College of Santa Fe in 1968. He served in the United State Air Force and met Toni Bianchetti in 1980 and they were married on September 2, 2000 in Albuquerque. He worked as a Floral and Produce Broker for Nurseryman's Exchange. He played semi-pro hockey and enjoyed playing baseball, golf, and racquetball, and enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycles. Bill attended Sagebrush Community Church in Albuquerque and was known for his witty comebacks and repartee. He was a wonderful man with a gentle heart and an extraordinary zest for life. Bill is survived by his wife Toni; daughter Dawn Bianchetti, and granddaughter Kassandra Cleto; son Steve Bianchetti and Steve's sons, Jason, Justin and Jacob Bianchetti - all of Albuquerque. He is also survived by his sister Alaine Dorothea Daly; his niece Moira Daly and nephew Ben Daly and his beloved Maltese, Bella. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015 in the Multipurpose Building at Sagebrush Community Church, 6440 Coors Blvd. NW, Albuquerque (87120) (922-9200).