William J. Hallenbeck

Bill was a kind and gentle man who exemplified 1 Cor. 13:4-8 “Love is patient, love is kind…” The love Bill held in his heart for his Savior flowed outward to include his wife of 46 years, his “Minty”, his children, grandchildren, siblings, extended family and friends.  

Bill was a man who exemplified God’s call to serve rather than to be served. He frequently took walks throughout his neighborhood for the sole purpose of picking up litter. He was a regular on Midnight Runs to feed the homeless with fellow church members.

Wherever he lived or worshiped, Bill took meticulous care of the grounds. He was known by all to hold in especially low regard his personal nemesis, dandelions. Bill delighted in making several specialty dishes and graciously serving them to those he loved. People would, in fact, send requests for his famous burgers and/or stuffed pork chops well in advance of their visits. 

Bill was a long-time, faithful member of Stanwich Church. He loved to sing and had a heart for worship. He enjoyed attending men’s Bible studies and weekend church retreats. He was an avid skier and sailor, a wonderful note writer, and a great dancer. Bill also stayed actively and enthusiastically involved with his beloved Camp Dudley. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, reading, doing challenging crossword and Sudoku puzzles, and was a great Backgammon player.

Bill was born in Glens Falls, NY, on November 8, 1938, and made his home there until he left for college. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and began his career in advertising with J. Walter Thompson and went on to work for several other ad agencies. He eventually used his skills and knowledge to work on a joint newspaper venture between the U.S. and Russia. He later became involved in the creation of communications networks as the age of technology presented itself with new possibilities. In his later years, Bill began a second career as an estate manager for several large properties in the Westchester County area. 

Bill is survived by his wife, Patricia, his three children, Heather Titterton (Paul), Cathy Carlson (Mark), and Chris Hallenbeck (Lisa); his grandchildren, Sophia and P.J. Titterton, Emily, Sally, and Grace Carlson, and Lily and Charlotte Hallenbeck; and his siblings, Chris Hallenbeck and Hope Hall.  He was predeceased by his sister Anne McWilliams.

A Service of Celebration and Remembrance will be held on Saturday, February 19, at 11:00 am at Stanwich Congregational Church, 202 Taconic Road, Greenwich, CT 06831. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to Stanwich Church’s Stamford Acquisition Fund at the above address, or to The Greenwich Chaplaincy Services, 70 Parsonage Rd., Greenwich, CT 06830.