Walter B. Nelson

Walter B. Nelson
Walter B Nelson, formerly of Greenwich, passed away peacefully on November 28th at Regional Hospice in Danbury, CT, after recently celebrating his 100th birthday. Born October 26, 1925, to Walter and Mary, in Providence, RI; Walter proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. After the war, he worked for the government, residing in Bethesda, MD where he and Mary started their family and built their first home. After leaving the government, Walter moved the family to Greenwich, CT and began working for Computer Usage Company in Mount Kisco, New York. It was shortly after that Walter started his own computer service bureau, APC, in 1968 in Greenwich, CT which is still run by his son Daniel. While living in Greenwich, Walter was active in the Greenwich Library, holding positions on the Board. Walter had many hobbies and talents. He was an avid pilot, owning his own plane and in his later years owned a 45ft RV, which he toured around with his wife Mary. Subsequently, built a home in Vermont and a large home and workshop in North Carolina. Walter was a devoted family man, who adored his wife, and children, and later grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was always there to help them any way he could. Walter's strong Catholic faith also helped guide him throughout his life. He was extremely generous with his time, skills, as well as financially to his home parish of St. Paul's, as well as his parishes in Vermont and North Carolina. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Mary, and is survived by his loving sons, Steve (Sandi), Andrew (Jay), Daniel (Tracy), and Peter; as well as his 10 cherished grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his dear son David and his sister Maureen. To honor his life, family and friends will gather Wednesday from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at COXE & GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME, GREENWICH (203) 869-5968. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Greenwich, followed by interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Greenwich. For more information or to place an online condolence, www.coxeandgraziano.com.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Regional Hospice in Danbury, CT or Greenwich Library would be greatly appreciated.