William Haley

William J. Haley VIRGINIA BEACH - William J. Haley, known as "Bill" or "Pop," passed away Nov. 8, 2010. He was born Nov. 11, 1918 on the very first Veterans Day, in Summerville, Mass. He joined the U.S. Navy Dec. 7, 1941, the day Pearl Harbor was attacked, and served as a hospital corpsman for 27 years. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran, serving aboard many ships including his favorite USS Missouri. After retiring from the Navy, he worked at the Unpainted Furniture Store in Norfolk. He never met a stranger and was loved by all that he came in contact with. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy Haley; a son, Stephen Haley; a daughter, Jan Harrison and her husband retired U.S. Capt. Ken Harrison, DC; two granddaughters, Megan Haley, U.S. Navy Lt. Brooke Caufield, MC, and her husband U.S. Navy Lt. Sean Caufield, MC; and one grandson, Chad Harrison. The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice, the staff at VA Palliative Care Unit and his personal caregivers for the wonderful care they provided during his last months of life. Friends are invited to join the family in a celebration and remembrance of Bill's life Nov. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the home Bill and Dorothy shared in Virginia Beach. A graveside service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Bill has requested donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, The Boys Club of America or the American Red Cross. Pop, we'll miss you! Don't worry, "We stand the Watch." Arrangements are being handled by the Cremation & Burial Society of Hampton Roads.