William G. Contento, R.I.P.

I've seen several mentions on Facebook that William G. Contento has passed away. If you don't recognize the name, Bill Contento was one of the editors of the Fictionmags Index, along with Phil Stephensen-Payne, and also produced or assisted in the production of many other bibliographic resources. The Fictionmags Index is an absolutely vital website for me and the one I've almost certainly visited more than any other during my time on the Internet. The information and cover scans available there have contributed immensely to this blog, the WesternPulps email group, and my pulp education in general. The FMI is always open on my computer, and I'm there checking out something at least once a day, often multiple times. I had only limited contact with Bill Contento, but the emails we traded were always pleasant, and I'm glad I got the chance to tell him how much I appreciate his efforts. Rest in peace.