William “Bill” John Farina, 78, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020. Born in Detroit, Michigan Bill was the son of the late Tom and Frances “Fran” Farina. Bill earned his bachelors degree in education from Indiana University in 1967. He was a special education teacher in Columbus, Ohio prior to move to Fort Wayne. He worked in radio as a DJ and talk radio before being an independent Apple support tech prior to his retirement. Bill enjoyed watching movies, playing chess, and reading. He was an avid Lord of the Rings enthusiast. Surviving are his daughter, Heather Farina; brother, Michael Farina; nieces, Karissa (Casey) Kalb, and Melissa Farina. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Church New Haven, 943 Powers Street, with calling one hour prior. Burial in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, New Haven, Indiana. Memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church or the Donors Choice. FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling arrangements.