FERGUSON, WILLIAM F.

William F. “Bill” Ferguson 86, of Orange, beloved husband of the late Eileen Murphy Ferguson passed away on September 13, 2018. Loving father of Patrick J. “PJ” (Jeniene) Ferguson of Hamden, William J. (Carmel) Ferguson of Darien and John (Lisa Fedick) Ferguson, Michael E. (Maureen) Ferguson and Elizabeth (Timothy) Deane all of Orange. Grandfather of Moira, Kaleigh, Connor, Morgan, Patrick, Liam, Brendan, Murphy, Mairead Mac and Nyjahwahn. Brother of Patricia Ferguson of New Hampshire and Raymond Ferguson of Branford. Bill was born in New Haven on September 21, 1931, son of the late William O. and Agnes Whelan Ferguson. Bill was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School and Boston University. Prior to his retirement Bill was the owner of All Sports Hockey Equipment of Orange, Monroe Industries and Skate World Roller Skating Rink along with his late wife Eileen. Bill served his country faithfully in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. The Ferguson family would like to thank the staff at Maplewood at Orange for the special care shown to their father during his time of illness. His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 830 Jones Hill Rd. West Haven MONDAY morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Infant Church at 10:00. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Orange Center Cemetery. Friends may call SUNDAY from 3 p.m. to 7 pm.. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association 322 8th Ave 7th floor New York, NY 10001. Sign Bill’s guest book online at

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