William (Bill) Thomas Caiaccio, 83, died peacefully on Friday January 15, 2021 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Bill was born on November 6, 1937, the son of Mary and Patrick Caiaccio of Brooklyn, NY. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Carol, his son Bill and wife Maryellen Caiaccio, daughter Cathy Weinhart and son Kevin Caiaccio. He is also survived by his grandchildren Patrick Caiaccio, Amanda Weinhart, Jack Caiaccio, Caroline Weinhart, Laine Caiaccio and Erin Caiaccio. He is preceded in death by his brother Andrew Caiaccio and daughter-in-law Susan Hyatt-Caiaccio. Bill graduated from the University of Dayton in 1959, and served in the United States Army as a lieutenant. He married Caroline Ross on November 30, 1963. Bill moved to Atlanta in 1964, as a salesman. In 1969, he started his own business from the basement of his house, and incorporated National Safe Corporation of Georgia in 1975. The company later became known as Office Pavilion and was sold to Herman Miller Corporation in 1998. Bill retired from the company in 2000. He was an avid golfer, and loved to travel. Bill was a fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers as a child, and later became a Braves fan when the franchise moved to Atlanta. He was also a fan of the Falcons and Georgia Bulldogs, but never stopped rooting for his beloved Dayton Flyers. Bill always had a soft spot in his heart for helping those who are less fortunate. He was sales chairman for the Gwinnett Children’s Shelter “Tour of Homes” in Chateau Elan. Bill was deeply devoted to helping the children of Eagle Ranch. He was a founding board member of Hamilton State Bank, and active member of the Rotary Club. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Eagle Ranch at eagleranch.org in Bill’s name. Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.
Saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. He was a kind and giving man who loved his family and his golf. He lived life to the fullest — a fine example of hard work and play.
It is with heartfelt gratitude that I share with you my appreciation for my cousin, Bill, who expressed such enthusiasm and dedication his whole life, no matter what the occasion or circumstances. He worked and played with a joie de vivre that inspired us all. His love of family was so deep; to me and everyone who got to know him, he was a model son, husband, and father. It may not sound that extraordinary to others, but when we saw each other, I always awaited with much anticipation his big hug, his big smile, and his simple words, “Hey, buddy. How are you doing?”
Cathy, I’m so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was such a sweet man and will be missed by many. My condolences to your family.
Carol, Cathy, Bill and Kevin I am sorry to hear of the passing of my legendary boss and mentor Bill. He inspired and pushed my to do my best and I owe my successes at National Systems (aka Office Pavilion) to him. Bill could have let me loose early on but he stayed with me to reach my successes. I am also sorry to learn of Kevin’s wifs passing.
Caiaccio Family:
Though belated, my condolences on Bill’s passing. He has always been a special man to me during my life. He gave me my opportunity in sales and allowed me time to prosper. I admired his work ethic and love of his family. He once told me to concentrate on work while there and leave it there when you left to focus on family. I tried my life to go by that. (Little Bill: Watch out for those salesman detectors like the one in Sandersville).
Buddy Tolar
I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He believed in me and we set up National Systems in Savannah Ga. five blocks from riverfront. What an exciting time!! He was such a good person and so proud of his family. My sincere condolences.
Nancy Christian