Obituary of William A. Mitchell

William A. Mitchell, age 91, of Trumbull, beloved husband of Rachel Halagera Mitchell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in St. Clair, Michigan on May 16, 1924 he was the son of the late Thomas M. and Victoria Mitchell. William earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and was a retired Sales Engineer for Raybestos-Manhattan with over 35 years of service. A decorated U.S. Army Air Corp veteran, William earned the rank of 1st Lieutenant, was a prisoner of war in Japan, and received the Purple Heart. He was an avid golfer and bowler, was a member of the Tashua Knolls Golf Club, and enjoyed his daily trips to the Trumbull YMCA. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who treasured the time spent with his family. He enjoyed when his grandchildren and great grandchildren were around him including his local granddaughter Kiersten and her son, "his best bud", Brady and granddaughter Erin and her daughter Kayla and son Connor. He shared a special bond and love with them that will always be cherished. William will truly be missed by all who loved him. He was predeceased by his sister Victoria Olsen, a son William Allen Mitchell and grandsons Dennis M. Macura and Noah Mitchell. In addition to his beloved wife of 70 years, Rae, survivors include three loving children, Laurel A. Macura and her husband Dennis of Trumbull, Thomas M. Mitchell and his wife Cathrene of Goodrich, MI and Michael S. Mitchell of Trumbull, 13 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service celebrating William’s life will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull from 1- 4 p.m. A prayer service will take place on Saturday at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to West Haven VA Hospital 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516. To leave an online condolence, visit us at www.abriola.com.