WILLIAM G. PATRY

1921 - 2016

PATRY, WILLIAM G. Wiliam G. Patry, age 95, of Milford, beloved husband of the late Jean Casey Patry, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He and his wife were happily married for 69 years. Bill was born in Stratford on November, 3, 1921 to the late Isabel Keenan Patry and Emile R. Patry. A graduate of Stratford High School, he worked at Dresser Industries for his entire 40 year career. Bill was a proud veteran of the Army Air Corps, Eighth Air Force, serving as First Lieutenant, Lead Bombardier in World War II, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross – Purple Heart and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. He was held as a POW in Germany after his plane was shot down over France. Bill was devoted to his family, enjoyed working in his yard and was an avid sports fan who followed the New York Yankees, Giants and the UConn women’s basketball team. Above all else, he loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Bill is survived by five children: Gail (William) Phelan, William (Elena) Patry, Richard Patry, Robert Patry, and Eileen (Robert) Blake, 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Marie Blatchley. Bill will be remembered by all who knew him for his humility, friendliness, humor and the great pride he had in serving his country and being an American. A mass celebrating his life will be held on Friday, December 16th at 10:30 am at St. Mary Church in Milford followed by interment with military honors in Kings Highway Cemetery, Milford. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.