Obituary of William P. Bocaccio

William P. Bocaccio, 93, of Danbury, beloved husband of the late Mary (Neves) Bocaccio, passed peacefully at Regional Hospice on Friday, November 16th.  He was born in Danbury on November 8, 1925, son of the late Peter and Lena (Barchi) Bocaccio. 

Bill was a Veteran of World War II, proudly serving in the Invasion of Normandy as a signal man and part-time radio man on the USS LST 2.  He was a recipient of the Victory Medal, American Theater Medal, European Theater Medal - 1 Star, and the Asiatic Pacific Medal.  He was a member of the Catholic War Veterans.

In his younger years he worked as a hatter for Lee's Hat Factory, where he met his cherished wife of 59 years.  He also worked for Eagle Pencil/Berol for many years and later New Fairfield High School. 

He loved playing cards, duckpin bowling, and his early morning walks with friends at the Danbury Fair Mall.  His happiest moments were spent with his family, who were the center of his life. 

Bill will be sadly missed by his two children, Gary W. Bocaccio and his wife, Janet McKay, Donna M. Bothner and her husband, Karl; his five grandchildren, Craig Bocaccio, Kelly Truchsess and husband, Chris, Erik McKay and wife, Allie, Tracy Gravius and husband, Tim, Alan Johnson and wife, Kaitlyn; eight great grandchildren, Allison, Jackson, Camden, Ryan, Maddox, Olivia, Aubrey and Drew; as well as several nieces and nephews. 

He was predeceased by his brothers, George and Silvio; and his sisters, Emma and Alfina. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 20th at 10:00am at St. Joseph Church, Danbury.  Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Monday between the hours of 4:00 - 7:00. 

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Allen Davis for his many years of compassionate care, and to the staff of The Gardens for their friendship, support and making him feel truly at home during the last ten months. 

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society.