William A. Kendall (Billy), age 77, passed away on September 7, 2018 after a valiant fight with liver cancer. Billy died peacefully at home with his devoted wife, Kristiane (Czajka) Kendall by his side. Billy was born in Norwich, CT on October 23,1940. He was the son of William and Helen (Spicer) Kendall. Billy attended the Norwich Free Academy. He enlisted into the United States Marine Corps on May 16,1958. Billy was honorably discharged in 1964 after serving four years of active duty and two years in the1st Marine Corps Reserve. He served as a Military Occupational Specialty 1345 and was in Okinawa, Japan and Vietnam. During his service he earned the Good Conduct Medal and Sharpshooter Badge. His final rank upon discharge was Lance Corporal. After Billy's service discharge, he worked as a Crane Operator for Local 478 for 55 years and remained an active retiree. Billy's work was his passion and when he retired, it became his hobby.
Billy is survived by his children, William B. Martin (CT), Karl A. Martin and wife, Julie, (FL), Michael J. Kendall and wife, Summer, (UAE), Mellissa Robin Kendall (Canada), Nicole Martin (FL); his 3 sisters, Barbara J. Jensen, Betty A. Martin and her husband, David, Priscilla Kendall Zemke and her husband, David; his grandchildren, Georgiana Martin, Caitlyn Martin, Joshua Kendall, James and Clara DiPlacido
and his great granddaughter, Scarlet Kendall; his nieces, Kim Spaulding, Tracee Martin, Kelly Ruffo; and nephews, Benjamin Zemke and Jack Zemke. He also leaves great nieces Kendall Eschenfelder, Heidi Chappell; and great nephews, Adam Chappell, Peter M. Eschenfelder, and Thomas D. Eschenfelder. Billy is predeceased by his parents, his brother-in-law, Jerry Jensen, his nephew, David A. Martin, Jr, and his great niece, Emily Eschenfelder. Billy loved the challenge of doing what he was told was impossible. The word "can't" was not in his vocabulary. His daredevil sense of adventure turned him to skydiving and flying his ultra lite plane. He loved riding his Harley with his wife, son and friends. He will be remembered as an optimist and a skilled storyteller with a great sense of humor. He entertained people with his stories. He'd leave them laughing and wondering if the stories were true or not. Billy will also be remembered for his generous nature with those he knew and those he did not. The family will be forever grateful to Dr. Tamar Taddei ; Palliative Care Nurse, Sara Gillespie-Heyman and the medical staff at the West Haven Veterans Hospital for the care and support they gave. The family would also like to acknowledge the Masonic Home Hospice staff, Muza and the staff of Euro American
Homecare and the Echo Clinic of Norwich. Calling hours are Monday, Oct. 1st from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at the Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St., Norwich, CT. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 2nd, at St. Peter and Paul Church in Norwich at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the VFW, 28 Spicer Rd., Preston, CT 06365. In Billy's memory, please do a good deed for someone in need. Please visit www.churchandallen.com to leave an online tribute or condolence.
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