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Walter Wilson Obituary
Norwalk Resident
Walter M. Wilson, age 50, of Norwalk, died Thursday, April 11 at the Norwalk Hospital. Born in Norwalk on May 20, 1962, he was the son of Angela Smith Wilson of Norwalk and the late Walter H. Wilson. Walter was a 1984 graduate of UCONN where he received his B.S. in Finance and went on to receive his Masters in Library Science from Southern CT State College. He had been employed with H.J. Baker & Brother, Westport in the accounts receivable department. Walter was also the former co-owner and manager of Fairfield Coin & Collectibles and an avid coin collector. He was a NY Mets and NY Giants fan.
In addition to his mother, Walter is survived by his children Matthew and Emily Wilson of Fairfield, his sisters and their companions Susan Sierman and Richard Mahoney of Norwalk , and Lori Canal and Robert “Boots” Fahey of Ridgefield, nieces and nephews Michael, Brian, Scott and Kristen Sierman, Michelle and Kirsten Fahey, and 5 great nieces and nephews. Walter was also predeceased by his children Katherine and Timothy Wilson.
A funeral service for Walter will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 7 PM at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave., Norwalk. His family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5 PM until services begin.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Masonicare, Inc., P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT, 06492. For directions or to leave an online condolence, please go to www.magnerfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Wilson
April 18, 2013
The Wilson Family,
My thoughts are with you at this time.
Sincerely, Cindy Woodger
Shari and David Parnes
April 17, 2013
To a great friend, you will certainly be missed and always remembered. We extend our prayers and deepest sympathy to the Wilson family.
Kevin McCaul
April 16, 2013
Walter, you'll be missed. You were quite a character at our lunch table at Norwalk High School (Class of 1980). It was a good time.
April 16, 2013
To the Wilson family
I met Wlater at UCONN as we pledged the fraternity together. We have been close friends since, as Walter, Paul and I always try to get together for dinner 4-5 times a year. Gonna miss him tremendously.
louis Parnes
April 16, 2013
I have not known Walter as long as others have, but he has been an influence to me from an early age. I will certainly miss him.
Jay Hill
April 15, 2013
Goodbye old friend. Thank you for all the great memories. My prayers go out to your family.
David Sherman
April 14, 2013
On behalf of my parents, and myself, our sincerest condolences, as our thoughts are with you.
Carol Zwilling
April 13, 2013
To the Wilson Family - May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of Walter and the comfort in knowing he is at peace. With deepest sympathy.
Paul Kravitz
April 13, 2013
Walter was a wonderful friend and I remember his companionship from UConn and beyond.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time.
barbara Heffernan
April 13, 2013
My condolences to the family, I worked with walter many years ago...
Anne Maxson
April 13, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Wilson family. Walter always looked up to his family for love and guidance. Now they can look up to him and know that he is at peace.
April 13, 2013
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