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William Addenbrooke Obituary
William "Bill" Joseph Addenbrooke Sr. of Southbury, CT (formerly of Bridgeport) passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, September 30, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, October 6, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. at Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. A private interment will be held at a later date.
Bill, a devoted son and loving father was born February 16, 1945 in Bridgeport, CT to Catherine Anne Murphy and Joseph Vincent Addenbrooke. Bill graduated from Central High School in Bridgeport and after attending college in New Hampshire and joining the Army Reserve, he joined the Bridgeport Fire Department, a job he truly loved. Bill worked as a firefighter for 15 years until he was forced into early retirement due to an injury sustained while fighting a fire. Bill's hard work ethic led him to happily continue working six days a week at Saveway Tire in Stratford with close friend and fellow retired fireman Richard Tuzzoli. He remained at Saveway until the day before his surgery.
Bill is survived by his three children, Tara Coelho (Nick), Jennifer Barna (Peter), and William Addenbrooke Jr. (Dena), ten grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many cousins and his ex-wife Gail Addenbrooke with whom he always remained close. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Addenbrooke and Catherine Murphy, brothers Thomas Addenbrooke (Shirley Addenbrooke), Richard Addenbrooke, Raymond Addenbrooke, and daughter Christine DeFelice. For information or to offer an online condolence please visit www.Spear-MillerFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Addenbrooke
DAN BASSO
September 28, 2022
Billy was a good man ! miss you pal Had a lot of laughs down at Saveway
Daniel Basso
September 28, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mary Ellen Crowley
October 7, 2017
So sorry just found out about Billy. I don't know what to say except it breaks my heart.
Barbara Lenches
October 5, 2017
Bill and Dena you have our heartfelt Sympathy
Barbara & Andras
October 5, 2017
Gail& Family,so,so sorry for your loss.Bill was taken to soon.I will remember him as a great father & friend.Bill Fitzgerald
Je Ryan
October 5, 2017
I will miss you .old friend . Rip
October 5, 2017
My deepest condolences to your family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15.
Bob Fitzgerald;
October 4, 2017
To all of his family. May Bill rest in peace and be with the Lord and fellow Fire Fighters and Police Officers..Fitzy (retired Bpt Police Dept)
Daniel Basso
October 4, 2017
My condolences to the Addenbrooke family.Billy was a great guy,he would give the shirt off his back if he could.He will always be remembered.We'll all miss you Billy R.I.P
October 4, 2017
When facing danger, if Bill was close by, you knew you were safe. Bill was an excellent and smart fireman. R.I.P. Brother. Joe Whyte, Retired B.F.D.
Pat Addenbrooke
October 4, 2017
Very sorry to hear of Billy passing My prayers and thoughts with the family
Pat Torre
October 4, 2017
My condolences to the Addenbrooke Family on your loss. Bill was a brother firefighter and will be missed.
Terri Lynk-McCarthy
October 4, 2017
Bill - so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family
John Janda
October 4, 2017
Our sincere condolences to the Addenbrooke family, Bill was a great person, friend and always a Firefighter, R.I.P. brother , see you again on the Fire Department on the other side......
Danirlle Lymk
October 3, 2017
Bill I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and the family.
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
October 4, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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