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William Knorr Obituary
On Tuesday, May 30, 2017, William E. Knorr, 83, of Berlin, passed on peacefully at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Born in Hartford on February 15, 1934 he was the son of the late Eugene L. & Anne (Sturgeon) Knorr. He received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Hartford, and had served our country in the US Army during the Korean War. Prior to his 1990 retirement, he was an electrical engineer at Northeast Utilities, giving over 30 years of dedicated service. Left to honor and cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 60 years, Betty (Nelson) Knorr, a son James Knorr and his wife Deborah of Wethersfield, a brother Eugene L. Knorr and his companion Ellen Boyne of Hartford, 5 grandchildren; Sharon Knorr, Geoffrey Knorr and his wife Catherine, Melissa Bertellotti and her husband Michael, Diana Colella and her husband Joseph, Sarah Piskorik and her husband Marshall, and 6 great grandchildren; Caleb & Lorelei Houston, Eliska, Cecilia, & Timothy Knorr, and Joseph J. Colella. He was predeceased by a son, Robert W. Knorr in 1983. His life will be celebrated on Saturday, June 17, with an 11:00 AM memorial service at St. James's Episcopal Church, 1018 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT, 06107. There are no calling hours and interment will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be directed to the St. James's Church Attn: Organ Rebuilding Fund, or the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852. To share a memory or blessing with the Knorr family, please visit us on line www.duksa.net
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Carol Alberti
June 17, 2017
Aunt Betty, Jim, Dad, and Family,
I will greatly miss Uncle Bill's dry sense of humor. When I was younger I wasn't sure at times whether he was kidding or not but as I grew up I really enjoyed his wit. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Much love, Carol and Bill
Cathie Mirakian
June 17, 2017
Dear Betty, Having spent 32 years singing in CONCORA with you was one of my greatest pleasures in life. I was so sorry to hear of your husband Bill's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time of loss. I enjoyed seeing Bill at many of our concerts.
Carol and Holden Waterman
June 15, 2017
May your wonderful memories of so many good times shared carry you through this difficult time. We send our sympathy to you Betty, and your family.
Newington Memorial Funeral Home Duksa Family Funeral Homes
June 13, 2017
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
Susan Seigars
June 6, 2017
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Frank Moynihan
June 5, 2017
I played golf with Bill at Rockledge.....I enjoyed his
company and his dry humor...sorry to here of his passing.
David Kennedy
June 3, 2017
I have sung with Betty for more than 25 years in Concora and I was always happy to see Bill at most every performance. Also at many church services. Never without a smile and happy greeting I am certain that Betty had found a wonderful partner to share their lives. My prayers are with you both and Bill shall ever be fondly remembered. David Kennedy
Thomas Fumiatti
June 3, 2017
I remember Bill as a very caring and loving person who would always be concerned in how you were doing.He was a very devout family man and was very proud of everyone.He also had a great sense of humor.Amazing marriage of 60 years to Betty.
To Betty and the family I send my deepest condolences to you at this difficult time and hope you can find comfort thru the love of family and friends.
Jim & Diane Day
June 2, 2017
We are thinking of you and the family, Betty, at this difficult time. Know you have peace and love surrounding all of you with God's love and ours.
Nancy Robbins
June 2, 2017
Bill has no more pain or illness; he is complete and whole and at peace.
God bless Betty and the family as they face this new reality.
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