William Peck

William was born on July 7, 1925 and was the son of the late William and Dora (LaBonty) Peck Sr.

After the love of his family, Mr. Peck was most proud of his wartime service, he enlisted in the US Army on October 12, 1943 at the age of 18 and served in Europe as a squad leader in the 94th division. He earned a Combat Infantry’s Badge while serving in combat for more than a year.

As a Sergeant with Company A, of the 376th Infantry Regiment, he earned numerous medals and commendations including the Bronze Star. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in battle.

William was a graduate of Boston College class of 1950 and was a bond underwriter for Peck and Associates.

He is survived by his four children William R. Peck and his wife Barbara of New Hartford, CT, Catherine Tamburro and her husband John of Southington, Robert Peck and his wife Carol Gaetano of Newport Beach, CA and Christopher peck of Belleview, WA, six grandchildren Allison M. Peck, Julie K. Peck, Cristen Buckley, Karen Tamburro, Laura Peck and Jeffrey Peck, three great-grandchildren Madison, Benjamin and Adam Burkley, and her sister Lily McQuade of Mattapoisette, MA. Along with many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters Joyce, Elaine, Colleen and Faith.

The Funeral will be held on Saturday July 5 at 9;30 AM at St. Dominic Church 1050 Flanders Rd. The hour of visitation will be from 8-9 AM at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home 211 N. Main St. Southington. Burial with military honors will be at Mt St. Benedict Cemetery on Bloomfield. Donations may be made in his memory to Disabled American Veterans P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

Visitation

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Sat. July 5, 2008

8-9 a.m.

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