William Thomas Carney, 82, of Wallingford, formerly of New York, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.  For 58 years, he was the beloved husband to Maureen Murray Carney.  William was born in Manhattan on November 8, 1940, and was the son of the late Michael and Mary McMullan Carney.  He served his country faithfully in the US Marines and later was a US Coast Guard Auxiliarist for twenty years.  William worked as a manager of gas emergencies for Con Edison, ending his career in the Bronx. Upon retirement he and his wife split their time between Connecticut and Florida to be close to his daughters and grandchildren.   He was a member of the American Legion Post 92, VFW Post 591, and the American Rifle Association.  William was an avid sports fan, especially of the New York Giants and New York Yankees.  He enjoyed listening to music and dancing.  William’s greatest joy was spending time with his family, most of all his grandchildren whom he loved unconditionally.  Loving father of Patricia Carney (Peter Jelonek), Christine Salamida (Steven), and Colleen Lawler (Larry).  Beloved grandfather of Aleksandra Jelonek, Maeve Salamida, Sean Salamida, Liam Lawler, and Aidan Lawler.  Brother of Michael Carney and the late Emmett and Thomas Carney. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The visiting hours will be on Sunday, November 12th from 2 to 5 pm at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue.  Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Frances Cabrini Church on Monday morning, November 13th at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery.