William George Decker, 76, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna Jean Cerino Decker for 49 years until her passing in May of this year. William was born in New Haven on June 7, 1942 and was the son of the late Charles W. and Rita Vincelette Decker. He served his country faithfully in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. William was a driver for the former Chieppo Bus Company, then for American Medical Response and later for My Ride until his retirement; he enjoyed driving and his handle was “General”. Father of Scott and the late Shawn Decker. Brother of Lucille Tuttle, Marge DelVecchio and the late Audrey Decker, Charles W. Decker, Jr. and Gloria Hanks.
Family and friends are invited to meet directly at the Office of St. Lawrence Cemetery, 280 Derby Avenue, West Haven on Wednesday morning, Nov. 21st at 9:45 to follow the funeral procession to the graveside for a 10:00 service with full military honors. There will be no visiting hours. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405. The North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue has been entrusted with the arrangements
Scott and all of my family: It is truly sad with the passing of Uncle Bill. I have so many awesome memories with him growing up. To this day, I can not play poker right because Uncle Bill and my dad taught me how to play wrong (taught me how to cheat!). Scott, you have encountered so much loss in less than 2 years, I can not begin to imaging how you feel. Please remember that we are family and I will always be there for you. You are in my thoughts and in my heart as you go through these next several difficult days.
Billy RIP. I know your heart was broken when Anna passed in May. You are with your love. I will miss you
Uncle Bill, I am glad I was able to come for 1 more visit. I loved hearing your stories about teaching mom and dad how to drive. I will miss you on my trips to Conn. You are with Aunt Ann again and Shawn so I know that makes you happy and I am glad your pain is now gone. RIP Uncle Bill. I am so sorry Auntie Lu and Auntie Cookie. Thanks Auntie Lu for taking care him.
Bill you will be missed. All of the crazy stories and your one of a kind humor. I have fond memories of Hershey Park as a kid with you and cousin AnnaJean and Scott and Sean. My parents had fun also.
Billy you will be missed but I know that you are happy being with Anna. Love and hugs—Ena