Obituary: William Edward Withington, 92, of East Haven

Information via The East Haven Memorial Longobardi – Brennan Funeral Home

William Edward Withington, 92, of East Haven, died on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He went to be with his wife Barbara Jordan Withington, who passed just 50 days ago. William was born in New Haven on February 7, 1926 to the late William Walter and Charlotte Burke Withington. Bill proudly served his country from 1942 to 1947, in the United States Navy, during WWII.

During his tour of duty, he served on several submarines and saw quite a bit of action. His longest stent was on the USS Picuda, a Balao-Class Sub.

He received several commendations, including the Three Star Asiatic Pacific Medal and the Five Star Submarine Combat Insignia. He also received a special commendation from the Fleet Admiral of the Nimtz.

After the war, he would enroll and graduate from Quinnipiac University, Class of “55. He would then go on to work for the State of CT in their Department of Income Maintenance, eventually attaining the title of Supervisor. He would retire in 1988. William was a member of the EH board of Education from 1952 to 1959 and a communicant of Our Lady of Pompeii Church.

William is survived by a daughter Maureen Vogt of Guilford, a son Brian M. Withington of East Haven, a brother Robert Withington, of Indiana, four grandchildren, Karen (Danielle) Tirozzi of Boston, MA, Michael (Denise) Tirozzi of Wellsley, MA, Timothy Tirozzi of Watertown, MA and Brian Withington of Branford. He is also survived by three great grandchildren, Isabelle, Miles and Ethan. He was predeceased by a brother Thomas Withington.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Pompeii Church Friday morning at 11 am. Burial with full military honors will take place at St. Lawrence Cemetery. There will be no calling hours, please go directly to the church. The East Haven Memorial Longobardi – Brennan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KA 66675-8516. Please visit easthavenmemorial.com and sign Bill’s guest book.