William Allen Keogh

William Allen Keogh
William "Bill" Allen Keogh, 64, of Wilton, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2023. A long-time resident of Fairfield County, he is survived by his partner, Amy John; children, Nicolle (Andrew Kaess), Danielle (Raymond Provo and son, Aksel), Jackson, and Ava; and brothers, John, Doug, and Stephen. He is also survived by sisters-in-law Caroline, Elisa, and Lesley, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Fay and Judge John Keogh Jr.; and sister, Kathleen Quinn.
Bill was known by those closest to him for his intellect, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Born on May 10, 1958, he was raised in Norwalk, Connecticut. Growing up, he enjoyed skiing with his family in Vermont and visiting his grandparents and cousins in Mississippi. He was a 1976 graduate of Norwalk High School and established a successful landscaping business as a teenager, which he continued to grow into his early 20s. In 1983, he earned a B.S. in Industrial Technology from Central Connecticut State University, where he competed and coached for the alpine ski team. While he had a diverse taste in music, Bill was a bit of a Dead Head, and attended many Grateful Dead concerts in his teens and early adulthood.
In 1987, Bill made the brave decision to leave a promising job and founded Novaworks Computer Systems. One of just 12 certified value added resellers and service providers of Apple computers at its start, Novaworks quickly grew into a successful business that at its height employed 50+ people who knew him as a fair and kind-hearted boss. Over his 30 years as Novaworks' CEO, Bill successfully navigated the dot-com boom and bust with his ability to adapt and make the hard decisions. In recent years, Bill stepped away from the business and semi-retired, but remained industrious and creative.
Bill was a passionate golfer and walked the course with his brothers and friends year-round, rain or shine. He was a longtime member of Shorehaven Golf Club; he and his brother John won the 2013 Member-Member Golf Tournament, with Bill's son, Jackson, caddying. An avid skier, he was also a longtime member of the Norwalk Ski Club.
Bill was always conscious of his local community, twice exemplified in the '90s when Norwalk's beloved Cranbury Park was threatened–first with a proposal to convert the park into soccer fields, and a second time with a proposal to cut down its trademark weeping beech "Monkey Tree." Both times, Bill attended city council meetings and, to positive reception, gave impassioned speeches insisting that the park be left in its current state, for the enjoyment of all. On both occasions, the proposals were dismissed.
Bill was a beloved father, supporter, and a trusted mentor to his kids into their teenage and adult years. He created special memories with his family throughout New England, New York, and along the east coast and took special pride in hosting an annual Thanksgiving gathering with Amy, as they warmly opened their doors to dozens of family members, friends, and neighbors.
Recently, Bill could be found reading history, shooting photography, strumming his guitar, cultivating his "green" thumb, wetting a fishing line, or firing pottery in his homemade kiln. He'll always be remembered for his unique sense of humor, infectious laugh, thoughtful perspective, and love for his family. He'll be forever missed.
Bill's family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 8th from 5-8 p.m. at the Magner Funeral Home in Norwalk. For directions or to send a message of condolence to his family, please visit: www.Magnerfuneralhome.com