BORN

1942

DIED

2017

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William McPadden Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 3, 2017.

William J. McPadden, Sr. (Bill), age 75, passed away after a long illness while under Hospice care on August 3, 2017. Born in Bridgeport, CT on March 13, 1942 to the late Arthur J. Sr., and Jane McPadden, Bill was one of six siblings and is survived by Raymond and wife Norma of Monroe, John and wife Lynn of West Haven, and sister Rita Harrington of San Francisco, CA. He was predeceased by his brothers, Arthur J. McPadden, Jr. MD, Half Moon Bay, CA, and Robert McPadden, of Bridgeport.

Bill was an Air Force Veteran in medical supply and afterward, owned and operated Family Deli for 20+ years in Bart Center in Monroe. After retirement, you could still find Bill part-time behind the counter cracking jokes with his nephews at Mr. Mac's Canteen.

He will be forever loved and missed by his family: Lillian McPadden of Shelton, CT, his son, William J. Jr. (Billy), daughter-in-law Nicole, and granddaughter Tallula of Manhattan, and his daughter Dana McLaughlin, of Burlington, CT. "Uncle Bill" will also be forever missed by his countless nieces and nephews that he held very close to his heart.

Friends and family may visit at the Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike in Monroe, CT on Tuesday August 15, 2017 from 3PM- 6PM. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home at 6PM..

In lieu of flowers, consider donating in Bill's honor to the CT Department of Veteran's Affairs Outreach & Support fund at 287 West St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or at https://egov.ct.gov/DVADonations/Donation/Create

The family would love to read your memories of Bill at www.Spadaccinofuneralhome.com

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August 17, 2017

I am sorry for your loss.

August 16, 2017

Bill & Dottie Schlenk

Ray,John-Sorry for your loss of brother Billy.He is in our prayers.

August 14, 2017

JOHN KARAFA

REST IN PEACE ...BILLY

August 14, 2017

Kathleen Mercado

You will be missed....I can remember back in my 20's, my car broke down....I was living in New Jersey....had no transportation and out of the blue...Uncle Bill showed up to bring me back home to Bpt...to my surprise!! On that 2 hour trip back home, I got to know all about him and his life adventures....quite entertaining!! He was a cool cat....quite the character...so glad he picked me up that day!

August 13, 2017

JIM DESALLE

Ray SORRY TO READ ABOUT BILL. jim&pat

August 13, 2017

The Staff of Spadaccino Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

August 12, 2017

Daniel Harrington

His sister Rita (my Mom) is also his Godmother AND Uncle Bill is my Godfather. He, Aunt Lillian, Bill Jr and Dana were always great hosts in Trumbull when I came down from college in Worcester to visit, much like when his big sister would come back to Bridgeport from Danbury State Teachers College or Fairfield U... a REAL Good Guy! One of the best tour guides from LaGuardia up the Merritt Parkway...I remember his amazing energy when he visited my family on the West Coast, and how he was an Airman. He made a wonderful, lifelong impression on me - a positive influence, especially how he cared for my Mom, his "Sis." Thanks, Uncle Bill, for being YOU!

August 9, 2017

Danielle Lemire-Bottino

So sorry for your loss Aunt Lilly, Billy, and Dana. Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Hold onto all the wonderful memories you have. I'll never forget the trips to the Monroe Fireman's Carnival as a kid, with uncle Bill letting us sit in the back cab of the "Lil Red Truck." I will always remember the fun we had playing cards with him as well! He truly brought so much laughter to my life. There will always be a special place in my heart for him. Miss you and forever love you Uncle Bill. Rejoice now with the Lord. You've done well! Danielle Lemire-Bottino and family.

August 9, 2017

Shelly & Ray

So sorry Aunt Lillian, Dana and Billy. Uncle Bill was like no other. He will be truly missed! All our Love,

August 9, 2017

Shelly & Ray

So sorry Aunt Lillian, Dana and Billy. Uncle Bill was like no other. He will be truly missed! All our Love,

August 9, 2017

Shelly & Ray

So sorry Aunt Lillian, Dana and Billy. Uncle Bill was like no other. He will be truly missed! - All our Love,

August 9, 2017

Shelly & Ray

So sorry Aunt Lillian, Dana and Billy. Uncle Bill was like no other. He will be truly missed! - All our Love,

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