William Nelson Elliott, age 92, passed away peacefully of natural causes in Cape Cod Hospital on March 11, 2021. Born and raised in Jersey City, NJ, his parents William and M. Renee Elliott predeceased him. He also was predeceased by his brother, Douglas.
A kind and quiet man, William leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Margaret and his two loving daughters, Susan and Beth. He was a devoted grandfather to William (Michelle) and Allison and a proud great grandfather to Ryan James and Lucas William.
A graduate of St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, NJ he then served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. He received his graduate degree from NYU and worked as a Senior VP for Bankers Trust Co. in NYC from 1955-1974. While there, he also taught Computer Science at Pace College in NYC. Relocating to CT in 1974, Bill continued teaching Computer Science at CPI in Bridgeport and later at the University of Hartford. Retiring in 1997 from Hartford Insurance Co, he and Margaret happily moved to Eastham, MA.
William was a 70 - year member of the Masonic Order and also a member of the Scottish Rite.
William was an avid reader and enjoyed listening to opera. He volunteered for many years in Eastham for the FECOA and the Eastham Thrift Shop, as well as beach cleanup with Margaret on its bay beaches.
A private celebration of his life will be held at a future date. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to:
Friends of the Eastham Public Library
P.O Box 1025
Eastham, MA 02642
FECOA (Friends of Eastham Council on Aging)
P.O Box 1203
N. Eastham, MA 02651
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