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Willie Langley Obituary
Willie Langley, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2022. He retired from Northeast Utilities after many years of service. His memory will be cherished by his daughter; Renee Langley Davidson (Michael), two sons; Rodney Langley and Gerald Langley, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two brothers; Rev. Curtis Langley (Betty) and Donnie Langley and a host of extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 26, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., followed by a service of celebration at 11:00 a.m. at Miracle Temple COGIC, 3 Trinity Pl., Norwalk, CT. with Pastor Devale Hodge officiating and Bishop Joseph Clemmons, eulogist. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to: The City of Norwalk, P.O. Box 5125, Norwalk, CT. 06851, Attn: Recreation High School Basketball League. Services entrusted to Graves Medley Funeral Services.
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Dan Cichowicz
January 25, 2023
Goodbye old friend. One of the nicest people ive known. He stopped and helped me once when my car was stuck long before i ever met him, he was that kind of person.Dan Cichowicz.
Alice Allen
November 1, 2022
I´m so sorry to read about Willie. I can remember when he started working for CL&P since my father, Harold Foster, was his
boss. I also remember him bringing up pecans when he would go South. He was one fantastic man. Again my sincerest sympathies.
Alice Foster Allen
Patricia Mulholland
October 16, 2022
With deepest Sympathy to Willie´s family and friends on his passing, I wish to share that I too will miss Willie. I worked in Norwalk and got to know Willie there. Additionally, we´d kept in touch through our mutual friends Lesley Gerould and Georgie Grant.
I´d like us to recall he was giant of a man, with a quick smile and gentle laugh. He was a dedicated and talented lineman, and a good friend.
Jon Bussing
October 10, 2022
Rodney and family my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your DAD. It´s been many years ago , 40 since my wife and I moved from Norwalk to Naples fl. I was blessed in my younger years to have known your Dad and enjoyed our conversations. I have fond memories also of our youth sports together! Those memories will always be with me and your Dad is now home at peace for eternity. Sincerely, Jon Bussing
Lisa Biagiarelli
October 3, 2022
With deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. Willie Langley. The condolences expressed here and at his services are an indication of a life well lived and a man who was in a league of his own. The impact that his life has had on the Norwalk community will live on for generations. He was a trailblazer at the utility company, a blessing in his community through sports, church and other avenues, and a patriarch to his family and extended network of friends. May his spirit live in the hearts of all who loved him and whose lives he touched, and may he now rest in peace. With deepest sympathy from Norwalk City Hall friends of brother Donnie Langley and Cynthia Haith.
joe & loretta schiano
September 30, 2022
wille was a great guy . i have known him for many years . drag racing on i 95 . him and mel . rest in peace my friend , you will be missed !
Fred Bondi
September 29, 2022
Willie you were the heart of our Basketball League,helping all the kids teaching them and helping me run the league, which I could not have done without you and the Newton family. God bless you and your Family. Fred Bondi
shawn iannacone
September 28, 2022
your kind way and humble personality will be greatly missed. i am a lucky person to have been able to share words and memories with you and i will always smile when i think of you. rest easy with the lord Willie, i will miss you.
your friend, shawn
Mike Vacca
September 26, 2022
To Willie's family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Willie's passing. I would always enjoy seeing him on the job when I was in Norwalk or the occasional times he would call me in for a breakdown. He was a great guy. God bless him and all of you during this difficult time.
In sympathy,
Mike Vacca
CL&P/ Eversource
Stamford Garage
Eliza Meekins & Family
September 26, 2022
Sincere condolences to the Langley Family. We pray that GOD will bless, comfort, and strengthen y'all during this difficult time.
Joyce Jackson
September 26, 2022
My condolences to the Langley family.
Carol D Sydnor
September 26, 2022
I send my deepest condolences to the Langley family. Willie was a very dear and treasured friend! We worked together in the Miracle Temple office for years. He as Trustee and me as Office Secretary. We stayed close friends even after my move to Texas. I loved him dearly and he will forever be in my heart. I will miss his laughter and jokes! He was a Giant of a man and humanitarian. He will be greatly missed! Rest in Paradise my friend!
Carol Sydnor
Erik Fiedler
September 26, 2022
Rodney, Gerald, sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. He was the best basketball coach there ever was and the best ever will be.
Erik Fiedler
Robert Paulin
September 25, 2022
To Rodney, Gerald, and Renee,
I´m so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Mr. Langley was our basketball for coach for the Liquor Center basketball team, a new league for 13-15-year old´s back in the mid to late 70´s´s. He was a father figure to all that played for him, and you only wanted to give a 100% nothing less. I will never forget "my coach" and the impact that he played in my development for sports and becoming a man. I´m so sorry that I never got the chance to tell him personally what an inspiration he had on my life.
Thank you, Rodney, Gerald, and Renee, for letting us kids borrow your father for those Tuesday night practices and Sunday games
Romena Almond
September 25, 2022
Willie Langley Jr. (Trustee)
With deepest sympathy to: (Sister) Faye Langley and the Langley Family. May the Peace of God be with you all.
Love
Vernette Dupree
Fountain, North Caroline
Alice Allen
September 25, 2022
I´m sorry for loss. My late father, Harold Foster, was Willie´s boss when he worked in Norwalk. My dad had nothing but good things to say about Willie. Again I´m so sorry for your loss. And I remember Willie bringing pecans to us.
Angela Coward Mitchell
September 25, 2022
Donnie & Family,
I´m so sorry to hear about Willie´s passing. Praying for strength and comfort during this time.
Donald & Vicky Langley
September 25, 2022
To Gerald, Donnie and family: Sending our heartfelt condolences from NC to you all on the passing of your your beloved Willie.
Praying for your strength and comfort during this difficult time.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Donald & Vicky
Ken Lametta
September 25, 2022
Rodney, Gerald and Renee,
Please accept my sincere condolences on one of the nicest human beings I've ever known. Your mom n dad will live in my heart n mind always. Cap league in the late 60's buddy league, little league and NHS baseball in the 70's and many years after that around Norwalk.
Mr Langley,
Rest in peace. I will always remember our discussions when the CL&P crew came to Little Anthony's during storms and also I never remember you without a smile.
Kenny
Tysen Canevari
September 24, 2022
One of the best guys I ever met. He was such a great person to sit and talk with. If I recall correctly, "Mr Langley" was the first african american linesman with CL&P and he was proud of that. He reffed my kids biddy basketball games and drove their school bus. They loved him. He was a true gentleman and the Norwalk community and myself will miss him dearly. My condolonces to his family. A life well lived and a great example to the youth of this city. God bless and rest in peace!!
Cynthia Rogers Simons
September 24, 2022
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