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Sapone, William
William John Sapone, age 61, of Southport, husband of Mary Guerrera, the Executive Director of Fellowship Place Inc., passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Born in Waterbury to the late John and Domenica Calabro Sapone, Bill was a longtime resident of Southport. A 1972 graduate of Holy Cross High School in Waterbury, Bill went on to further his education by earning a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from UMass-Lowell and later, his law degree from Pace University. He was a partner in the law firm of Ware, Fressola, Maguire & Barber LLP. A man of service, Bill spent a lot of his time trying to make his community a better place. He was active in the Democratic Town Committee and numerous town boards. Bill was the Chair of the Fairfield Woods Building Committee, a member of the Penfield Beach Pavilion Committee, the Greater Bridgeport Bar, Connecticut Patent Bar Association, and the Saugatuck Rowing Club. In addition to his loving wife, Mary, Bill is survived by his two sons, Max Guerrera-Sapone, a senior at Brown University and James Guerrera-Sapone, a senior at Fairfield Prep; three siblings, Linda Interlande, and her husband, David, of Southington, Anthony Sapone, of Waterbury, and Thomas Sapone, of Waterbury; a niece, Erika Interlande Potkay, and her husband, Peter, of Portland; a nephew, Jason Interlande, and his wife, Sarah, of Southington; and brother-in-law, William "Bill" Guerrera, of Newton, MA. Bill loved to read and garden, but most of all, he loved relaxing at the beach and rowing on Long Island Sound. He tinkered with old cars and listened to jazz music and radio classics from the 30's, 40's, and 50's. He was a dedicated father and loving husband, who will be greatly missed by his family. A private funeral Mass will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Holy Cross High School, 587 Oronoke Rd, Waterbury, CT 06708 or Fellowship Place Inc., 441 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06511. To sign his online register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com

Published by Connecticut Post on Apr. 17, 2015.
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I was thinking of Bill today. I am surprised at the time that has passed since his death.

Stephen McNamara

August 23, 2022

just learned about the tragedy searching for history on Cockenoe Island. What a sad loss, seemed like a very kind, thoughtful, smart man who I am sure is sorely missed. RIP William :(

Kyle Baker

Acquaintance

June 23, 2017

we will miss you dearly

annmarie mcnamara

April 25, 2015

Mary if you see this please accept my shock and sadness at the news of your husbands death. As you know I only met him at the house for a couple of hrs but I was instantly comfortable with him,felt his warmth and really liked him.. I am so very very sorry for you Max and James.
My deepest sympathy.

Brenda Cullom

April 22, 2015

Mary, Max and James,
I am sure there are no words that will console you at the loss of your husband and father; but knowing that everyone in the community who knew him knows what a good, kind, honorable and dedicated man Bill was, will hopefully provide you with some sense of deep community support throughout your mourning. It is a loss shared by many.

sherri steeneck

April 20, 2015

I just spoke with Bill a couple weeks ago and was struck by how kind, conscientious and generous he is. My sympathies to the family.

Dan Delventhal

April 18, 2015

What a terrible loss for the family and our community. I can only offer condolences for such a good man.

Ken Brachfeld

April 18, 2015

My heartfelt sympathy for you mrs Sapone
Max and James.Iknow Bill and the boys for long time.I will miss Bill.
Paul Fiano (the barber)

April 18, 2015

Bill was a regular at our IACT meetings. He will be missed!

Doug Lyon

April 17, 2015

Our most heartfelt sympathy for Mary, his loving wife, and Max and James, his loving sons, on the loss of a devoted husband and father.

Henry Coleman and Katherine Edgell

April 17, 2015

I've known Bill ever since I joined the Fairfield DTC ten years ago, such a wonderful person with a big heart who was a friend to us, and served the Town of Fairfield well. He was always so nice to me, offering encouragement & hope when I lost my job in 2010, to again when I started working again in 2013, to when I won my first election to the RTM in 2011. I will never forget him. My condolences to all during this difficult time.

Jennifer Hochberg

April 17, 2015

Max and James, I am so sorry to read about the passing of your dad. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. My sincere condolences to your family. Mrs. O'Reilly

April 17, 2015

Dear Bill,

You were my friend, I was your client... too soon, too soon.

Kind, smart, sweet,... and thoughtful..just a few words to describe Bill.
My deepest sympathy to the Sapone family.
You will be missed.
Rhea Ruggiero

April 17, 2015

If there was ever a more professional, respectful and talented guy I haven't met him yet. I am so sorry for your loss.

Bernie Daraz

April 16, 2015

Offering our sympathies at this time.

The Staff of Lesko-Polke Funeral Home

April 17, 2015

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