It is with profound sadness that the family of William L. White announces his passing on November 24, 2023. Born and raised in New Haven, a proud “Brookside Boy” he was the son of the late William and Mary White. Billy was a gifted athlete who passed on his love of sports to his children, coaching them and their friends from Little League through high school sports. He was a steadfast and loyal friend. With his boundless energy, he was always there for whatever anyone needed.
Billy served for thirty-eight years as a police officer in New Haven, retiring as a Lieutenant. During that time, he organized road races and charity events – always giving back to those in need. But above all, Billy was a man who cherished his family – his wife, his children, his grandchildren, his sisters and brothers, and his nieces and nephews. He was wholeheartedly devoted to them. He leaves behind his broken-hearted family – his wife of forty years Nancy, (“Sterlin”), his deeply loved children William, Patrick (Sara Richwine) and Elizabeth (Carlos Conceicao), his sisters Linda Pascale and Mariellen Vogt, and his sisters in law Sandi White, Carolyn Sterling and Susan Jennison (Watson). He was a much-loved Grandpa and Poppy to his grandchildren Taylor White, William White (Sabrina), Sarah White, Aurora and Antonio Conceicao, and Jackson and Lillian White, and a new great grandfather to Lucas White. Billy was tragically predeceased by his son Tyler, a heartache that he carried with him every day of his life. He was also predeceased by his brothers Robert White and John Noble and his sisters Marilyn Mueller and Joyce Nettleton, his brothers in law William Pascale, Ernst Vogt and Tim Hennessey, and his mother and father-in-law who loved him as a son, Julius and Grace Sterling. Uncle Billy was a force to be reckoned with. He loved his children, his grandchildren and his nieces and nephews fiercely and unconditionally and was always a part of their lives – watching over them and their friends -whether they wanted him to or not -supervising their every move, especially as teenagers. We cannot imagine a world without him.
The visiting hours will be Tuesday, Nov. 28th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Blessed Michael McGivney Parish at St. Mary Church, 5 Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven on Wednesday morning, Nov. 29th at 10:00. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Billy was always there if you needed him. The guy you could count on. He was the best!
Rest in peace my friend.
To Bill Jr. & family. So sorry to hear about your fathers passing. My thoughts & prayers are coming your way
Billy White and I were partners for several years. I enjoyed and learned from him, the highs and lows, what was important, and what could be tended to another day. . He was always in motion , and knew what charity deserved his support, and when caring for family was more important than anything else.
Rest in Peace my friend, and heartfelt condolences to your family.
Doug MacDonald NHPD Assistant Chief (Ret.)
Many years ago ( at least 35 years) my late brother Howard was friends with Billy. I recall Billy had nice smile and good sense of humor. A true gentleman.
Please accept my sincere condolences and hope Billy’s family take solace in all the loving memories you shared together.
May his name be a blessing.
May I send my deepest heartfelt condolences to the family of William “Billy” White. “Billy” worked with my Dad, the late N.H.P.D Officer Norman Manco during the 70’s. My Dad cherished working with ” Billy” and respected him and was so honored to have him as a friend on the outside of their dedicated and honored workforce. Godspeed Mr. William ” Billy” White.
To the White family my prayers and thoughts are with you. I worked with Lt. White from 1990 to 1996 in the Federal Gang Task Force. He and fellow colleagues were responsible for dismantling the GANGS in New Haven. I was proud to work with him, and consider it an honor to be a part of his newly developed Intelligence Unit (1990) which help reduce homicides to single numbers in New Haven. He was a great boss and had the profound ability to relate people on all levels. He always was balancing work and family throughout my career working with him. I will miss him dearly……..
I worked with Billy for many years. One of the hardest workers I have had the pleasure to know. Rest in Peace.
My sympathy and condolences to Billy’s family and friends.