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Mr. Middletown American Legion Baseball ... The soul of William “Bill” Joseph Pomfret was called home to God on Thursday afternoon, July 1, 2010, after 93 years of a long life, well lived. He was born in Hartford on May 16, 1917, to Michael Henry and Anna (Walsh) Pomfret, both of whom immigrated to Connecticut from County Cork, Ireland. A veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a communicant of St. John’s Church in Middletown. He was a member of various veterans service organizations: VFW Post 583, Catholic War Veterans Post 1166-CT, American Legion-Milardo Wilcox Post 75, where he served as a member and was the past state commander, the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada - United States Unit, 40 &8 Voiture No. 1128, National Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Commission and Board of Trustees of the Rocky Hill Veterans Hospital. Bill was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Middletown, the Middletown B.P.O. Elks Lodge 771 and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3. He received the Distinguished Citizen Award for the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, was the founding member and past president of the Middletown Sports Hall of Fame, was the past president of Ahern Whalen Baseball League and also coached the St. John’s Basketball team, the American Legion Post 75 Basketball team and a member of the American Legion Hall of Fame. He was active in all aspects of the American Legion at local, state and national levels, including Department of Connecticut Commander in 1992, and was the heart and soul of the Middletown Post 75 baseball program for the last 45 years. Bill was well known for his many years of dedicated service, understanding and compassion for the needs of veterans and their dependents. |
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We're trying to get photos of ALL the past Northeast Regionals held in Middletown, especially the programs from the 1968, 1970 and 1973 programs. If you can help please email the webmaster by clicking here and I'll make arrangements to borrow whatever you have and return it promptly. Thanks in advance. | |