William Abbott Obituary News; Death – Cause of Death: According to an online obituary on Friday, April 7, 2023, William Abbott has passed away unexpectedly. However, his cause of death was not disclosed.
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Retired Chief of Department William Abbott. Chief Abbott was hired by the West Haven Fire Department on April 17, 1972. He, along with John Patry, Ron Nattrass and Butch Arria, were hired to increase our manpower to twelve men per shift. He was promoted to Lieutenant on August 21, 1988, and again to Captain on March 2, 1993. He was promoted to Assistant Chief on January 17, 1995, and again to Deputy Chief on April 17, 1999. William Abbott was appointed Chief of Department on February 23, 2007. He retired on September 24, 2007 after a stellar 35 year career. Chief Abbott was also one of the WHFD’s first Paramedics. He is the only member to have held every rank in the department.
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