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William Roybal Obituary

ROYBAL, William C. William C. Roybal, 65, husband of Bonnie (Keenan) Roybal of Janet Dr, Middlefield, died Monday at the Middlesex Hospital following a brief illness. He was born November 14, 1942 in Middletown, son of J. Louis and Ann (Russo) Roybal. He was a member of St. Colman Church, Middlefield, The American Legion, V.F.W. and had on the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Dept. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. William was an avid bowler, fisherman, Hunter, Golfer, Red Sox and Elvis Presley Fan. He had coached Little League baseball teams and girls softball teams. He was the State King in Tops Club in 2005. He was employed by Pratt & Whitney, Marriott Hotels, Boyer Reality and Roybal Fire Equipment until his early retirement. Besides his Parents and his beloved wife and soul mate Bonnie, he is survived by two sons Thomas Roybal and his wife Carin Of Rocky Hill, Steven Roybal and his wife Christine of Middletown. A daughter Billy Joe Romano and her husband Vincent of Meriden. Two sisters Shirley Bauer and her husband Jerry of Rockfall and Betty Kindschi and her husband Kenneth of Middlefield. Two half sisters Deborah Schunk and her husband Kerry of East Hampton and Judith Hartke and her husband George of Middletown. Sister-in-law and brother in Law Kathryn and Nenninger and her husband Gary of Cromwell. Four grandchildren Lia Roybal, Andrew and Vance Romano and Dominic Roybal. A step grandson Joey Grabek, also many nieces and nephews and cousins. And his devoted Companion, his dog Lindsey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Sept 6, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Colman Church, Middlefield. Burial will be in the family plot on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Center Cemetery, Portland with military honors. Relatives and friends may call at the D'Angelo Funeral Home, 22 South Main St., on Friday from 5-8 p.m. In Lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Middlesex Hospital Hospice Unit c/o Dept. Of Philanthropy 28 Crescent St, Middletown.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Sep. 3, 2008.

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tim harrington

September 12, 2008

Steve,T.C.,B.J.,heard of the passing of your dad,hope you all well..T

BARBARA WELZ

September 11, 2008

So very sorry to the whole family on such a terrible loss. I didn't know William personally, but heard he was a good man. Mr. and Mrs. Welz (Tim and Tanner Harrington's parents)

Paul Russo

September 6, 2008

Bill would stop in Columbia on his way to Florida. We enjoyed having him here to share memories and having a friendly game of setback.
Our neighbors would comment on his friendly smile
We will miss him dearly
Our condolences to Bonnie, Shirley. Betty
Ann and Louie
Russo Family. Paul, Marge , Paul Jr.
Columbia, South Carolina

Tiffany Newman

September 5, 2008

Bonnie

I am so sorry to hear that your husband passed away. I can only offer my prayers and deepest sympathy to you at this time. The memories you built together will remain a cherished treasure of your life together.

Tiffany Newman - nee Schweizer
(We worked together at PM many years ago)

B.G. & Mary Jane Taylor

September 5, 2008

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Aunt Helen & Uncle John Wojcicki

September 5, 2008

Bill (Butch) as we lovingly called you. How can I tell you how much you will be missed. You were there when anyone needed you. You will always be in our hearts and prayers

karen lakey

September 5, 2008

i am very sorry about your sons passing and to yourloss to the whole family Karen L.M.Lakey

Deborah St. Paul

September 4, 2008

To the Roybal family. I wish to send my sincere condolences and my prayers are with all of you. I love Bonnie & Bill. Bill was my buddy and will always be. He's watching over all of us. Debbie St. Paul

Barbara Davis

September 4, 2008

I just don't know what to say. I was so sorry to hear about Bill. May he rest in peace. May God help Bonnie, her family and Lou & Anne through this sorrowful time. I will have them all in my prayers.

Josephine & Forrest Ballard

September 4, 2008

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Roybal family. Bill (Butch) and I had one thing that we enjoyed together and that was Elvis Presley. Our thoughts and prayers go out at this sad time. You will all be in mythoughts prayers.

Thomas, Carin and Lia Roybal

September 3, 2008

Grandma and Grandpa: We are so sorry for all you have to go through, we are here if you need anything. Bonnie: dad loved you very much. Please know that you will always be a part of our family. Dad: We miss you and you will always be in our thoughts. We hope that you will always watch over us. Love,

Betty Jean Hoey

September 3, 2008

My sincere heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of Bill's family. He will be truly missed by all his TOPS family also.
TOPS #CT 94 Prospect

Rosie Trujillo-Fredlund

September 3, 2008

Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all family members. Bill (Butch) will always be remembered for his great service to others.
We will miss you so much. God Bless
Rosella Trujillo-Fredlund & Victor Fredlund

Dale Taylor

September 3, 2008

To my loving family..no words can express the deep loss that I feel, but know that my thoughts,love, & prayers are with you all.

I will miss you Bill..Cousin & Brother

MaryVin Kimport

September 3, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers will be with Bonnie and all Butch's loved ones. I will always remember my fun-loving, big-hearted cousin with great fondness.

Rosemarie Kelly

September 3, 2008

I always remember Butchie's happy smile and his warm greeting to me: "Hey Cuz!" whenever we visited. Remember - the ones we love never really leave us, and we can always find them in our hearts. Our deepest condolences to Bonnie and all his family. You are in our prayers.

Tony=Muriel Leone

September 3, 2008

We were shocked to hear of Bills death.We express our
sympathy to the Roybal family. Our prayers are with him
and his family.

Tony Leone and Muriel
East Hartford,Ct--Village of Holiday Lake. Fl.

Rose Amenta

September 3, 2008

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day
Unseen,unheard but aways near
Still loved, still missed. and very dear

Mary & Robert Thompson

September 3, 2008

To The Roybal family:
Bob and I have great memories of Bill (Butch) He was a kind fun loving and giving person. I still have the family calendar he made for us in 2004 and cds that he listened to while driving long distances. I know you will all miss Bill but prayerfully he is in a better place watching out for all of you. You all have our love an we share your sorrow. Gods'Blessing to you all Robert @ Mary Thompson vhl.

Darlene Bower

September 3, 2008

I just want to express my sympathy to Bill's family. He was a good friend to many in TOPS, and his absence will be felt......
My prayers to those who are feeling his loss and trying to deal with it all.

D. Bower

TOPS #CT 89 Middletown

September 3, 2008

Our hearts go out to Bonnie, Betty, Shirley, Helen and the entire family upon Bill's passing. We will be here with our love and support in the difficult days ahead. God Bless

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