Obituary of William A. Davis

OBITUARIES William A. Davis, Jr. (Bill) 81, of New Britain, passed away peacefully Wednesday in love, surrounded by his wife Johanna, and his family. He was proud to be born part Native American and even more proud to be a New Britainite. He is predeceased by his parents (William and Dorothy Davis) and his adoring younger sister, June Barrett. Bill graduated from Springfield College with a Masters in Education. He joined the Navy in 1946, and was stationed in Newport, R.I. He provided dedicated public service to the State of Connecticut for more than 30 years as a Juvenile Probation Officer and Supervisor of the Superior Court Juvenile Matters. He was an active member of the New Britain YMCA and a racquet ball enthusiast. He loved God, his family and life. Bill was vey dedicated to his church, Trinity United Methodist of New Britain. He held a special place in his heart for all members of his church family, too numerous to list. One of Bill's passions was riding his bike to and from work each day through the center of New Britain waving at everyone he knew…and everyone he didn't know. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of 60 years, Johanna (Zinky) Davis. He is also survived by his son Karl W. Davis, Esq. of Burlington and his wife Juliana Davis; his daughter Heidi Calderone of Berlin and her husband Scott, his daughter Nancy DiPietro of Berlin and her husband Angelo and his daughter Gretchen Davis of Berlin. Bill loved his six grandchildren (Sarah, Jill, Jack, Anthony, Nicholas, and Rachel) and his many nieces and nephews. He will be forever in our hearts and always with us in spirit. His most sweet tenor singing voice will always be in our ears. He was blessed to receive the most loving and dedicated care from the staff of Ledgecrest Nursing home. They provided him with professional care and human compassion, making the end of his life here with us most peaceful. Funeral services will be held Friday (July 9, 2010) at 10:00 A.M. at the Farrell Funeral Home 110 Franklin Sq. New Britain. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Rocky Hill. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Friday from 9:30 to 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations may be made to the Friendship Center 241 Arch St. New Britain, Ct 06051. Bill was always the first to help those in need and followed God's calling to do so.