William P. Slavin, 53, Rockford, died Feb. 19, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born March 7, 1960, in Boston, Mass., to Peter Slavin and Marie Grahm Donohoe. His father survives in Cottonwood, Calif., and his mother survives in Rockford. His stepfather, William Donohoe, is deceased.

In 2012, he married Rhonda Meckstroth in Rockford, and she survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Bill Slavin, Massachusetts, and Justin (Constance) Slavin, Rockford; three stepsons, Joshua Meckstroth, Jesse Parsons and Johnny Parsons, all of Rockford; two daughters, Jamie and Danielle, both of Massachusetts; a stepdaughter, Olivia Meyers, Huntington, Ind.; a brother, Teddy Slavin of Massachusetts; two sisters, Lori Slavin, Lima, and Kelly Gayton, Massachusetts; and six grandchildren.

He was a culinary art instructor.

Private family services are planned.

Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, handled arrangements.

Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.