William Joseph Walsh

May 31, 1942 - September 14, 2001

05/31/1942 - 09/14/2001

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Service
Thursday September 20, 2001
3:00 pm
Virginia Beach United Methodist Church
212 19th Street
Virginia Beach, VA
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VIRGINIA BEACH

WILLIAM JOSEPH WALSH

William Joseph Walsh, 59, of Virginia Beach died in his home on Friday, September 14, 2001.

Born in Pennsylvania to the late William G. and Helen Noon Walsh, he retired as a chief from the U.S. Navy after serving 27 years and since November 1988 was the maintenance supervisor at the Virginia Beach United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Connee Petta Walsh; daughter, Pamela Johnston and her husband, Timothy, and their children, Skylar Anne and Sydney Anne of Virginia Beach; son, William J. Walsh, Jr. and his wife, Traci M. and their children, Dustin Lewis, Hallie Rose and Joseph Gregory of Fayetteville, NC; sisters and brothers, Richard J. and his wife Pervin Walsh of Fredericksburg, VA, Robert L. and his wife Mary Lou Walsh of Sunbury,PA Rose Harmon and her husband, Edward of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Elizabeth Milanek and her husband, J. Gregory of Wyomissing Hills,PA and Mark A. Walsh and his wife Cathy of Germantown, Maryland. Also surviving are numerous neices, nephews, and god-children.

A Mass service will be conducted on Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 3:00pm in Virginia Beach United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church building fund in memory of Bill Walsh at 212 19th Street, Virginia Beach 23451.

Altmeyer Funeral Home, Virginia Beach Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

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Barbara Betts
8 years ago

Bill was a valued and liked person at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church.

We will miss him very much.

Beth Ann Walsh
8 years ago

Although I cannot be there in person to support my family…especially Aunt Connee and family, I Love You all So Much and only have fond memories of a kind, caring, and gentle Uncle Bill… whom I am sure would want me to have his beef jerky recipe. I LOVE YOU ALL!!

Carol & Marty Cavins
8 years ago

Connee – So sorry to hear about Bill. Our prayers are with you and your family. We remember all the great times at Little Creek and hope to see you in the next few months.

RONALD J KELLEY
8 years ago

CONNEE AND FAMILY

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR HUSBAND WITH THE NEIGHBORS WHO HELPED ANYONE WHO ASKED FOR IT. EVEN IF IT WAS JUST TO TALK. HE WILL BE MISSED.

Shawn Petta
8 years ago

Connee and family,

I am terribly sorry I can not be with you, but am glad Joe will be there. Please let me know if there is anything you need. May God Bless You and Keep YOu! Love, Shawn

Barry and Carolyn Seidel
8 years ago

Connee, our prayers are with you at this time. I am so glad that we got to talk to you and Bill.

JIM&SHELBY HALL
8 years ago

even though we only know bill from the local pub where my husband enjoyed talking to him many a time, are thoughts and prayers are with your family, he was a very special man. jim and shelby

ROBERT & MARY LOU WALSH
8 years ago

I AM SO LUCKY TO BE PART OF SUCH A WONDERFUL FAMILY. BOB & I ARE SO GREATFUL FOR ALL OF THE GREAT TIMES THAT WE HAVE SHARED, ESPECIALLY THE FAMILY REUNION THAT WE HAD AT OUR HOME. BILL WAS ON MY TEAM FOR BEAN BAG. THEY CAN GET PRETTY SERIOUS WITH THIS GAME. WE ATE AND DRANK A TON, AND HAD SUCH A GREAT TIME ENJOYING EACH OTHER. I WILL ALWAYS TREASURE THAT MEMORY FOREVER.

Billy Walsh
8 years ago

I owe everything that I am and that I have become to you Dad. Thank You. I will always Love you. Someday we will have that fishing trip we talked about. I miss miss.

Roberson family
8 years ago

I will never forget what wonderful neighbors you and Bill were to us. Bill will always be with us. I remember him as the lottery ticket man, the farmer of the entire block,a magnificent chef and loved doing it, his generosity was always abundanthelping neighbors cut grass who couldnt, housesitting, sharing his garden and things like thishe loved his grandkids and all the kids that came thru his home over the years. We will miss you Bill but you will always be in our hearts. Hopefully we can continue to give out all that same love to people that you have given out over the years. We love you Connee and it goes without saying, we are here for you always!

Ron, Gay, Cory, Josh Roberson

Carol A. Walsh
8 years ago

It was great to go online and see the happy pictures of Bill, Connee and the family. He will certainly be missed.

Rev. & Mrs. John B. Haynes, Sr.
8 years ago

John and I remember Bill as a very helpful, friendly man when we attended VBUMC. Even now, as we have a church of our own, Bill remained in our heart.

David Harrington
8 years ago

My fondest memories are those of the parties I shared you and your family. In you and Bill I had a mom and dad away from home. Thank you, and I will always be just down the road for whatever you may need. Just call and we’ll be there. Love you all. Dave, Dawn and Laurel

Kristie G. Mayers
8 years ago

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ken and Edmay Lincks
8 years ago

Our prayers are with you and your family but especially with Bill. I will continue to say my rosary nightly for Bill and all the poor souls in purgatory. I’ll bet he is having a beer with Rusty and talking and listening to Grandma Moore mostly listening, huh?. It means a lot to me that I got to talk with him after he took sick again. I will truly miss him and him calling me “sis.” Take care of yourself, Connee, you deserve only the best of life – God will take care of everything for you. We love you and your family very much. I am sorry that we could not attend the services but our prayers were certainly with you and Bill at that time. Love, Edmay & Ken.

SUSAN & THEODORE ZAK
8 years ago

So sorry for your loss. I know he’ll be up in heaven checking it out for when we all will meet again. God bless to all of you and your families.

andy johnston/carole
8 years ago

Thanks Bill for all of your kindness, we shall keep you in our hearts forever.God Bless

THERESA BOND
8 years ago

TO Pam & Family

I’m so sorry to hear about your father. My Prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless and keep you strong.

Prayerfully,

Theresa M. Bond

Lisa Burnham Smith
8 years ago

To Pam and Family,

I’m so sorry to hear about the lost of your loved one. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May Gog Bless and keep you and your family strong.

Prayfully

Lisa Burnham Smith

Victoria and Chet Crowe
8 years ago

To the Walsh and Johnston Families:

I am so sorry to hear about your Loved One. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. May God Bless you all and keep you strong.

Sincerely,

Victoria & Chet Crowe

Paul & Rosalie Bailey
8 years ago

We continue to pray dailey for you and your family, Connee, that God’s grace and love will strengthen you in your grief. We thank God for a lifetime of memories that no one can take from you. We confirm our hope in, that as we say goodbye here, the loving and welcoming arms of our Lord are saying to Bill, “Hello! Welcome home!”

Carol Winwood
8 years ago

We will always remember Bill fondly and what a great family man he was. A great recruiter in Scranton,Pa.

Mark & Cathy Walsh
8 years ago

We’ll miss you brother and we love you.

Mark, Cathy, Veronica & Colleen