William Seneff

William Mabrey Seneff NORFOLK - William Mabrey Seneff, born Sept. 14, 1924, died July 2, 2009. He was the beloved husband and devoted father of four. A veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict, he retired from the U.S. Navy Reserve after 25 years as lieutenant commander. He earned a degree in electrical engineering, Iowa State 1945, worked for 40 years as salesman, marketing expert and executive. He retired to the Norfolk area in 1986 and was active in volunteering at Emmanuel Episcopal Church and Counselors to America's Small Business (SCORE). Bill was an avid sports fan and cherished daily walks to neighborhood spots like the Lunch Box, but his true love was spending time with his wife Shirley and large extended family. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley Seneff of Norfolk and four children, Charlotte Anne Wild (Bolingbrook, Ill.), Pamela Jo Nelson-Abadie (Norfolk), Connie Ruth Buechele (Innsbrook, Mo.), and Michael Geren Seneff (Chevy Chase, Md.) He also was the grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather to six. A celebration of Bill's life will be held today, July 6, at 10:30 a.m. in Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 5181 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are sent to Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Cremation Society of Virginia, Hampton Roads office, is assisting the family.