William Joseph Walsh

July 19, 1937 - August 14, 2019

William Joseph Walsh, 82, of East Hartford, loving husband for 60 years of Joyce (Canino) Walsh, passed away on Wednesday (August 14, 2019) at Salmon Brook Center in Glastonbury, with his family by his side. He was born in Bridgeport, the son of the late John and Dorothy (Jennings) Walsh. William worked as a driver for Propane Gas Service. He was an avid Red Sox fan and had a passion for cooking which he passed down to his children. Williams greatest joy was spending time with his family. He and Joyce enjoyed hosting family gatherings at their home. Besides his wife, William leaves behind to cherish his memory, two sons, Arthur Walsh of Middletown and Philip Walsh of Manchester; a daughter, Lisa Yarid of Wethersfield; a brother, Kenneth Walsh and his wife Betty of Fairfield; two granddaughters, Andrea Walsh of Middletown and Jessica Walsh of East Hampton; he also leaves two great grandchildren Ariana and Nathan as well as many nieces nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his brother John Walsh. A funeral service will be held on Monday (August 19, 2019) at 12 PM in the Rose Hill Funeral Home, 580 Elm St. Rocky Hill. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Family and friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Monday, from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Please Share expressions of sympathy, memories or photo tributes at www.rosehillfuneralhomes.com.