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King Whitney Jr.

1925 - 2018

King Whitney Jr. obituary, 1925-2018, Ridgefield, CT

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1925

DIED

2018

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King Whitney Obituary

King Whitney, Jr.
King Whitney, Jr., 93, of Ridgefield, CT, formerly of Stamford and New Fairfield, CT passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. He was the husband of the late Beryl Whitney.
Born in Geneva, NY to the late King, Sr. and Louise Mahoney Whitney, he was a 1943 graduate of Darien High School and attended Yale University.
King was a naval veteran of WWII serving with the Seabees in the South Pacific Theater of War.
He joined his family business, The Personnel Lab in Stamford, directly after the war. He operated the business for over 50 years until the time of his retirement.
King was an avid traveler in his early years visiting North Africa, Europe and the Far East. He was an avid sailor and former member of the Stamford Yacht Club. King also enjoyed fishing and photography. He enjoyed spending time at Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire and later at Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield.
Survivors include his children: Christopher Whitney and his wife, Marty, of Norwalk, CT; Dana Woodbury and Rosemary Whitney, both of New Haven. His step-children: Valerie Richardson, Carol Morton and Robert Weiss. Six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive.
At King's request, funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in King's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 8th Ave., 7th Floor, NY, NY 10001 or to Caring Hospice, 456 Glenbrook Rd., Stamford, CT 06906.
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Published by Stamford Advocate on Dec. 9, 2018.

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Tj Kronen

December 15, 2018

Rest easy to a true Gentleman and someone who provided a lot to his service for the town of New Fairfield as a member of Squantz Engine Company, New Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department. Also a member was his Late Wife (Beryl Whitney) who had passed away not too long ago. We will always appreciate them and their time they put in. Thoughts and prayers to the Family and Friends.

Michelle Kola

December 9, 2018

It was an absolute honor and privilege to call King and Beryl a part of our Ridgefield Crossings family for a long time. He would always say he felt "Dandy Fine" everyday I would greet him. I will always remember him fondly and God Bless his beautiful family and know he and his beautiful Beryl are holding hands together again.

December 9, 2018

These were very brave men, these men of our "Greatest Generation." They went off to war to bring freedom to those in peril. Thank you for serving our country and may you be greeted at heavens' door by your brothers in arms.
A grateful American

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