Wake:
Friends and Family may call, Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT.
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, at 10:00 AM, at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk, CT.
Burial:
Interment with full military honors will follow in St John’s Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT.
Donations:
Donations in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project: www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
William “Will” James Markelon
January 31, 1987 - November 11, 2018
William “Will” James Markelon, of Norwalk, CT entered eternal rest Sunday November 11, 2018.
Born January 31, 1987, in Norwalk, Connecticut, he was the son of Janet Markelon and William Markelon. Will was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps, where he served four years honorably, and fought for our country in three tours. He fought along side his best friends John Smith, Lenny Nicolosi, JC Hrack, Joshua Blair, and the late Zahary Dewley, in Afghanastan. He is a hero to our country, and will be remembered with a military burial. Once he retired from the Marines, Will earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, and owned his own Remodeling company.
Will is survived by both of his parents, Janet and William Markelon of Norwalk; Sister Rebecca Willox and her Husband Seth of Seymour; and three beloved nieces Cora, Laney, and Grace. Uncle Will meant the absolute world to these little girls. Will was predeceased by both of his grandfathers, Ernest Beke and Charles Markelon, both of Norwalk, also military veterans.
Friends and Family may call, Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, at 10:00 AM at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk, CT. Interment with full military honors will follow in St John’s Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project: www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
The shock of hearing of Will’s passing will stay with us forever. Will was such a great man, one any person should strive to be. He was such a caring and sweet soul and we will miss him dearly. We wish you peace during this difficult time and send our continued prayers to all those that are struggling.
I did not know Will personally, however, as someone that served in the Marine Corps and more specifically in 1ST BN 2ND MAR I am deep saddened by this. He was a brother as is every Marine I am very sorry for your loss.
RIP, thank you for your service and may God help your family through the pain of your loss.
Prayers, The DeNovellis Family
I am in shock and sad to hear of his passing! I knew him in the past while we were together. He was a caring soul,prayers to his family !! I hope they are able to get through these tough times!!!! Rip will!!!!!!!
Dearest Janet and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Will’s passing. I remember Will as a youngster when you lived in Oxford. Will was a good boy, who grew into a handsome young man and proudly served our country. Sincere sympathy to Janet and the entire Markelon family.
The Memoli-Butler family.
Rebecca and Family
We are so very sorry to learn about the passing of your brother. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Laura and John Fazekas
Rebecca & Family,
So sorry hear about the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time.
Janet & Dominick Perretta – November 16, 2018
Dear Janet, Rebecca and family- I am shocked and saddened hearing of Will’s passing. I am sorry I am hearing of this after the services. Please know that my heart is with you all.
Lori Coates
Dear Janet & family,
I am only hearing of Will’s passing this past weekend. I am so sorry for your loss. While I never met Will, I recall many pinnacles of his life through numerous conversations with Janet over the years. Please know you are in my thoughts….
Gina Jacobs
I am so very sorry to hear of Will’s passing. He was an amazing person. Just amazing. He was smart, kind, hard working. I just thought the world of him. I am so grieved, and cannot begin to imagine how his family feels. But I will always remember him and will keep him in my prayers.