William H. Ackerman

1940 - 2022

William (Bill) H. Ackerman, 81, of Berlin, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at his home on March 12, 2022. Bill was born in 1940 to Henry Ackerman and Genevieve (Josefiak) Ackerman of New Britain, CT. Bill graduated from New Britain High School in 1958 and attended The Porter School of Engineering Design. Two years later, Bill met the love of his life, Aggie Molloy, at a dance in Hartford. The couple was married in 1961, and in 1968, Bill built a home (he designed) in Berlin, the family home for more than 50 years. Bill began his career working for his uncle, Gunnard Ackerman, co-owner of New Britain Ironworks; he later became a union member and ended his career working for Berlin Steel. Bill recently received recognition for his 65 years of membership in the Ironworker's Local 15; he was an accomplished and proud member. Bill was also a long-time member of the 957 Elks Lodge in New Britain. His interests included: hunting, dancing, traveling, having a project (he self-built an inground swimming pool), and enjoying family and friends over a weekly Sunday dinner or a night on the town. Age did not deter Bill; at 71, he purchased and renovated a beach home in Westbrook for his family. Bill was predeceased by his wife of nearly 60 years, Aggie Ackerman, and his parents, Henry and Genevieve Ackerman. He is survived by his sister Jean (Ackerman) Aparo and her husband Edward, his two children Arlene (Ackerman) Burek and her husband Raymond, and his son, William H. Ackerman II. In addition, two grandchildren, Katherine M. Burek (Kit-Kat) and Michael R. Burek (Mikey) were blessed to know their grandpa's abundant love. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Church, 210 S. Main St., New Britain, on May 21, 2022, at 11 am. All are welcome to join in a celebration of life at the 957 Elks Club on 30 Washington Street, (High Street entrance) New Britain, following the Mass. Our family would like to thank Mr. John Awuah, who provided loving in-home care and companionship to Bill for these last few years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Mind Matters LLC, 220 Old Boston Post Rd. Old Saybrook, a place Bill found friends and shared good times. Please share a memory of William with the family in the online guestbook @ www.ericksonhansen.com