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William W. 'Bill' Wawrzeniak Wallingford, CT QCWA # 26356 Chapter 149 |
He was the beloved husband of Linda (Spooner) Wawrzeniak, with whom he would have celebrated their 59th anniversary on April 7th of this year. Bill was born in Meriden, the son of Walter and Genevieve (Stabach) Wawrzeniak, on March 18, 1942.Bill was an Electronic Sales Representative and retired as a partner in Agile Electronic Sales.
He was an accomplished drummer and weekend musician from the age of 15.At the time he retired from playing in 1987 he had been the drummer for the Country Kings for 22 yrs. He was a licensed amateur radio operator (W1KKF) for 65 years, a founding member of the Wallingford Repeater Association, and president of the Meriden Amateur Radio Club for many years. He was an accomplished skier and enjoyed planning numerous annual family ski weekends with many of his extended family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons William Jr. (Anita Harris) of Acton, ME, and Robert (Sarah) of Durham, CT, and by his grandson, Ian Wawrzeniak, who he loved and adored beyond measure.
In addition, he is survived by his Brothers John (Cookie) of Mansfield, TX, and Thomas (Sharon) of VT and AZ, as well as his step-grandsons, Dominic and Christopher Harris. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Ronald Spooner (Adele) of Addison, IL, two aunts, five nieces and two nephews and their families, as well as many cousins and their families. He is predeceased by his parents, brother and sister-in law Norman Spooner (Millie), several aunts, uncles, and three nieces. Due to current Covid conditions services will be private and a Mass and gathering will take place at later time. Anyone wishing to make a donation in his memory may do so to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the American Cancer Society, or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext., Wallingford.