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William Oliver Wilder Sr., age 83, passed away on February 6th, 2026.
Born on March 28th, 1942, son of Betty May and Oliver Goff Wilder. He was a lifelong resident of Greenwich and Stamford, CT. After graduating from Greenwich High School he went on to become a CT licensed Arborist, started his own business (Bill Wilder Tree Service) and worked hard till the day he passed.
Bill loved the outdoors. He loved boating, fishing and hunting. He loved being with his family and friends and also loved his cats.
Bill is survived by his siblings Lyle Wilder, Peter Wilder (Sandy) and Susan Wilder. His son's William O. Wilder Jr. (Jamie), Timothy A.Wilder (Francesca) and Brandon. S. Wilder (Jill). Seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a future memorial, celebration of life to remember and honor Billy.
In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Bill's memory with a donation to the Greenwich Animal control.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com.
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Neil Palermo
February 18, 2026
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rest In Peace Billy.
Laurie
February 18, 2026
To the Wilder Family
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of Billy. Our families go back decades and my dad and yours remained friends for the duration. He was a great guy and we saw him from time to time in the Grill or the Two Door. He always seemed forever young!
May he rest easy.
Rick and Laurie (Dulemba) Novakowski
Tom Gallo
February 17, 2026
May Bill RIP Spent time with him at Capt Mud Ducks Bill was always friendly Just a good man hard worker & a good person to be around He will be missed by all
Nora Clifford
February 14, 2026
Our best memory is the Halloween party at Tumbledown Dicks when Billy was an outhouse. He won the prize for best costume. He also had my same birthday. He was the best and will be missed. Nora & Jim Clifford
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jim stashenko/Elmcroft tree.
February 14, 2026
Another legend has passed on, A hard working arborist who never slowed down, Gone but never forgotten by the real tree men of CT. rest in peace, Mr Wilder
kim kalinski
February 14, 2026
RIP Bill. Thanks for all your help over the years. You were always a gentleman. God bless you.
Kim and Bill Kalinski
Patrick Clarke
February 13, 2026
Wilder Family & Friends, My thoughts are prayers are with all of you. Billy was such a great guy, a true gentleman with a great sense of humor. He had a tireless work ethic that kept him going till the end. I enjoyed many great times and cocktails with Billy over the years. He was the best tree man ever and helped me out greatly on numerous tree jobs, especially when I built my house in '95. Rest in peace & happiness my friend until we meet again. May God continue to bless the Wilder Family. With heartfelt sympathy, Pat Clarke
Bill Cameron
February 12, 2026
To the Wilder Family. Sorry to read about Bill, great guy GHS 1960 Trade School. Portchester Bar hopping. Get Married party with Art Paterson had great times together. This past summer Bill did tree work(still climbing RIP my friend
Al Wignot
February 12, 2026
I worked and drank together with Bill...RIP to a fellow arborist and friend
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