William Vincent Spaziani, 98, died peacefully on February 8, 2018 at Jefferson House. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Domenica (Profeta) Spaziani. William served as a Staff Sergeant as Military Police in the Army Air Corps during WWII receiving a Good Conduct Medal and an American Theatre Campaign Ribbon. After his service, he returned to Connecticut and worked as a crane operator for Northeast Utilities (at the Connecticut River) for forty years. William, known to his friends as "Willie" was a self-taught musician who loved music especially the piano. As a resident of Hartford, and later New Britain, he was a member of the Center Church in Hartford. He leaves behind his nephews and nieces, John Spaziani (Patricia), Robert Spaziani (Carol), Thomas Spazian (Linda), Stephen Montella, Carol Zitani (Carmine), and Nancy Conlan (Edward), and his great nephews and nieces. The youngest of seven, he was predeceased by his brothers, Israel, John, Thomas, his sisters, Ann Kacedan, Rose Montella and Mary Spaziani and his niece Melanie Mittimore. The family would like to thank Jefferson House, Newington, for their care and compassion. Funeral services will be held at 9am followed by a prayer service at 10am on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, Wethersfield. Burial with full military honors will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Contributions in William's memory may be made to the Special Olympics Connecticut, 2666 State Street, Suite #1, Hamden, CT 06517-2232. Please visit www.dillonbaxter.com to share a memory with the family.