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William G. Winterer

Essex, Connecticut

1934 - 2016

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William G. Winterer (1934-2016) William George Winterer, former owner of the historic Griswold Inn in Essex, Connecticut, devout Roman Catholic, fierce defender of free enterprise and personal liberty, raconteur, and philanthropist, died peacefully at his home in Boca Grande, Florida on 19...

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Rest easy Bill. Bill helped me get started in the restaurant business in 1976. He was gracious and generous. I want new to Old Saybrook and near broke. He gave me some old equipment,tables,chairs,etc and I was off and opened in August1976. The CUCKOO'S NEST was bornI'll always be grateful Rest easy Jim Fitzpatrick

Wonderful William will be much missed by all his friends who so enjoyed his wit, humour and kindness. Bill we we remember your warmth for years to come. Hope fully you will enjoy premium dockage in your new home. May GOD rest your soul in comfort for ever.

The Gould family is just so saddened by the loss of Bill and have been reflecting on what a great man he was. He had such love for his family and Laurie & I will be forever grateful for our family's joint share of our 40th Wedding Anniversary celebration at Turtle Bay. Oh the memories and as his legacy will continue to shine brightly on us all.

Dear Vicki,
My heart and my thoughts are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Rhonda and Ron Aigen
(Dear friends of Terry)

Dear Vicki:
I'm so sorry for your loss. We had such a wonderful time visiting you and Bill (and the pups of course) the past few years in Boca Grande.
We also had such a fun dinner with him at The Gris a few years back where Dad and I loved hearing all his wonderful stories.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Love,
Edie

2/22/16

Dear Vicki,

I was deeply saddened to learn today of Bill's death last Friday. He always brought a smile to my face and heart. Among raconteurs he had few equals. He was an accomplished man, and a lucky one ... over the decades enjoying your quiet unstinting love. Thank you for being Bill's pillar of support ... and your family's. You are a treasure!

Although unable to attend Bill's funeral Wednesday at
St. Mary's, I will be thinking of you and your loved...

Dear Vicki, Drew, Britt, Mark and families,
I was saddened to hear about Bill's passing. I have many memories of him and the family during the years the boys swam at the Y. I always think of him when I am at the Gris. My sincere condolences to all of you.

Chris

Dear Vicky, Buff, Drew, Britt and Mark, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was such a gregarious, wonderful, full of life gentleman. I always felt so honored to know the whole family. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with all of you. xoxoxoxoxoxo
With love and respect,
Marilyn Grote Malcarne

As a roommate at Harvard, Bill was always larger than life. He was a hospitality expert by nature - warm, personable and caring; no one left his presence without feeling Bill was a friend for life. I, and many others will miss him sorely; the world will seem a little less friendly without him.