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William Edward Withington, 92, of East Haven, died on May 19 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 Feb. 7, 1926, to the late William Walter and Charlotte Burke Withington.

Bill proudly served his country from 1942 to 1947 in the US Navy during WWII. During his tour of duty, he served on several submarines and saw quite a bit of action. His longest stint 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 Nimitz. After the war, he enrolled and graduated from Quinnipiac University, Class of ‘55. He then went on to work for the State of Connecticut in their Department of Income Maintenance, eventually attaining the title of supervisor. He would retire in 1988. William was a member of the East Haven 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; and four grandchildren, Karen (Danielle) Tirozzi of Boston, Massachusetts, Michael (Denise) Tirozzi of Wellesley, Massachusetts, Timothy Tirozzi of Watertown, Massachusetts, 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 was celebrated at Our Lady of Pompeii Church May 25. Burial with full military honors took place at St. Lawrence Cemetery. There were no calling hours. The East Haven Memorial Longobardi–Brennan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516. Please visit easthavenmemorial.com and sign Bill’s guest book.