Wallace C. Cone Sr. age 84 of Rocky Hill, Ct, beloved husband of 65 years to Grace Kelly Cone passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, January 31, 2011. Wally was the son of the late George and Edith Hargraves Cone. Wally was born in Warehouse Point, and raised in Windsor Locks Ct and often spoke of the many fond memories. Before raising a family, Wally & his wife were often spotted at the Hartford Skating Palace skate dancing to the latest hits. Wally was a proud employee of the H.P. Hood and Son Milk Co. for over 40 years, working in several divisions in Hartford, West Haven, and Suffield. Wally was also employed by the Hartford Courant for many years and distributed newspapers throughout the City of Hartfords South End community. Wally was a Foster parent to many children with special needs over many years. Wally was a quiet volunteer, providing donations of ice cream to many local organizations After his retirement from H.P. Hood & Sons, Wally delivered flowers for Danny and Joan Abbate of Abbate Florists. Wally would often speak of Danny his wife and children with great fondness. Wally had a passion for boating and fishing and spent more than 25 summers with his family at Hawks Nest Beach with his best friends Ed and Eleanor Paradee and family. Wally also spent many Summers at Green Hill Beach, Rhode Island surf casting until his arms got sore. Wally and his wife were also longtime members of Bayreuthers Yacht Club in Niantic, Ct where they enjoyed spending their time on the vessel "Wallys Gig". Wally loved to travel with his wife visiting Hawaii and made many trips to Cancun, Mexico. Recent trips to West Palm Beach, Florida with Wally and Debbie. Wally loved the boat rides, the sea breeze on his face and the fine fishing of the Gulf waters. Wally was a Rocky Hill resident for the past 42 years and was a communicant of the St. James Roman Catholic Church. In addition to his wife, Wally was predeceased by his Son-in-law, James Foley. Wally leaves his children, Sandra Cone, her husband Dr. Anselm Schurgast of Meriden, Ct. Wallace C. Cone Jr. and his wife Deborah Stickels Cone of Rocky Hill, Ct and Kevin Cone and his wife Bonnie Cone of East Haddam, Ct. his grandson, Patrick J Cone and his wife Amy Cone of Rocky Hill, Ct, his Brother Arnold Cone and his wife Linda of Agawam Ma. His Brother –in- law Thomas Kelly and his wife Irene of Newington, Ct, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Grace and Wally would like to extend a special thanks to Helene from Gentiva Health Care for her special care and compassion over the past year. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family on Friday, (February 4, 2011) from 5– 8 pm at the Dillon Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, Ct. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Saturday (February 5, 2011) at St. James Roman Catholic Church, 767 Elm Street, Rocky Hill, Ct friends are asked to go directly to the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations in memory of Wally may be made to the Town of Rocky Hill, Human Services "Special Needs Fund, 699 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, Ct 06067.To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com.