William "Billy" Feldman, 52, of Stuart. passed away suddenly on Friday, March 4, 2016.

Employed by Garlington Landeweer Yachts, Stuart, Florida, for over 20 years, Billy was a skilled carpenter, building and maintaining sport fishing boats, and often was first mate on the Snow Goose. He loved working for Garlington Landeweer and was enthusiastic about every project.

He is survived by his mother June Winchester of Houston, TX; his father and stepmother Charles and Betty Feldman, his brothers Gilbert Feldman, Richard Feldman and Gregory Brown, nephew Sage Feldman, and niece Hailey Jo Brown, all of Stuart. He was predeceased by his brothers Dennis Feldman and Joseph Brown and his niece Christina Feldman.

Billy enjoyed fishing and had been an avid surfer for many years, not only on Martin County Beaches but in Costa Rica, California and Hawaii.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Stuart Beach on March 19, 2016 at 11:30 AM.

"If in doubt, paddle out" "Your wave is waiting .... "

Contributions in Billy's name may be made to the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, 4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave, Palm City, FL 34990.

A guest registry may be signed at www.treasurecoastseawinds.com