William T. Duggan, 71, of Hamden passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. He was the beloved husband of 36 years to Donna Finoia Duggan. William was born in New Haven on September 16, 1944; son of the late William F. and Helen McGovern Duggan; served his country faithfully in the US Navy during the Vietnam era on the USS Saratoga Aircraft Carrier. William had worked for LFE Corporation of Hamden and later for Brady Corporation of Branford for over 20 years until his retirement. He was an avid fan of Notre Dame Football, the New York Jets and the New York Mets. Brother-in-law of Michael Finoia (Debra) and Carolyn Finoia. Also survived by his beloved nieces and nephews Michael Finoia, Jr. (Lisa), Amanda Percopo (Robert, Jr.), Robert Finoia (Laura Krajewski) and Maria Ricci (Joseph); beloved great-niece and great-nephew Adriana and Robert Percopo III.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue on Tuesday morning at 9:15. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Rita Church at 10:00 am. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Monday from 5 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeke, Kansas 66675 or the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
We love you so much uncle Bill. You have been such a bright light in our lives. We will miss you terribly, but are so glad you are at peace. Watch over us. Thank you for all you have done and for all of the beautiful memories. Rest in peace.
love,
Amanda, Rob, Adriana, and Robby
Bill- You have been like a brother to Debbie and I, we will miss you dearly. There is a big hole in hearts and our lives without you here with us. We believe in the promise of Jesus that we will all be together again and until then we will have memories of a great man and brother.
Love Debbie and Mike!
You will never be forgotten Uncle Bill, your laugh will always be in the front of our minds, especially at holidays and parties and even frequent visits with you and Aunt Donna. Nothing will ever be the same without you, but we know you are with us always, every day. Thank you for all you have done for us, you have exceeded the expectations for being a wonderful and supportive Uncle and Godfather. We were lucky to know a man like you. Thank you for all the laughs and memories. Love you always, Maria & Joe <3