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Donald James Wilson

1935 - 2022

Donald James Wilson obituary, 1935-2022, New Haven, CT

BORN

1935

DIED

2022

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Howard K. Hill Funeral Services - New Haven

1287 Chapel St.

New Haven, Connecticut

Donald Wilson Obituary

Donald James Wilson
Donald James Wilson was born on July 7, 1935, to the late Lloyd Wilson, Sr., and Josephine P. Handy-Wilson. He was a well-renowned member of the Westville community. Affectionately known as "Cree", Donald graduated from James Hillhouse High School in 1953. He was a licensed plumber. He was Head Deacon and an Elder of the Mount Zion Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was the Director of Community Services there, where he established a Food Pantry and Clothing Distribution Center on Shelton Ave. and Ivy Street in New Haven, CT. He was a connoisseur of fine timepieces, and his hobby was to collect watches. Donald retired as Captain of the New Haven Fire Department. He was the Inspector of Public Safety. Captain Wilson was the founding father of the Firebird Society of Greater New Haven, Inc., which was incorporated on March 22, 1971. He was the first President of the Firebirds Society, which remains incorporated to this date.
A celebration of his life will take place Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Mount Zion Seventh Day Adventist Church, 335 Putnam Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517. Friends may gather at the church from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT. To leave a message of comfort for the Wilson family and to view the full obituary, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservices.com

Published by The New Haven Register on May 3, 2022.
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I have always considered you my dearest friend. There has never been a time that I have needed you that you have not been there for me. Our friendship goes back to the early 80s. You were one of the finest, most compassionate, funniest people I have ever known. Know that I will be there for anything that Dot needs.

Donna Wright

Friend

March 30, 2023

I miss you and I love you. Dan

Dan Beavis

Friend

June 25, 2022

Love and Blessings to the Family

The Brookes Family

May 5, 2022

Donald was a legend in the Fire Service. He was instrumental as far as community based firefighting in the city in the early '80's. Rest easy Sir

Andrew Lamberti

Work

May 4, 2022

Thank You for your Service to the People of New Haven, and My Condolences to Your Family.
In Brotherhood,
Elbert Washington
Retired Firefighter NYC

Elbert Washington

Other

May 4, 2022

Mr.Wilson you will truly be missed. Thank you for laying the foundation for the opportunity for others to serve in the Fire Service.

Gary Tinney

May 3, 2022

Football at Hillhouse during the 1950´s one of the greatest teammates .. played together as kids at Beaver Pond Park w/Ted Lowry Mustangs ..Donald Rest In Peace !

Joe Duke McAlpine

Friend

May 3, 2022

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5

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mount Zion Seventh Day Adventist Church

335 Putnam Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517

May

5

Service

11:00 a.m.

Mount Zion Seventh Day Adventist Church

335 Putnam Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517

May

5

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Mount Zion Seventh Day Adventist Church

335 Putnam Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517

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Howard K. Hill Funeral Services - New Haven

1287 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511

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