William J. Alape Obituary

William J. Alape attended E. O. Smith High School in Storrs, CT. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about William J. Alape.

Graduation Year	Class of 1960
Date of Passing	Oct 26, 2016
About	Otherwise extremely strong, vigorous and heathly, Bill succumbed to an aggressive form of prostate cancer 2 days after his 74th birthday, only 9 months after the diagnosis. After graduating EOS in 1960, Bill attended Morehead State College in Kentucky. For a period he engaged in entrepreneurial activities, including owning and running a commercial painting business. But his most exciting job saw him traveling the world as Director of Technical Operations for Aqua Scooter Inc.After retirement, Billy - as his many good friends knew him - returned to Ashford where he spent his time harvesting wood for his woodstove, engaging with his wonderful friends, spending time with his loving, and well-loved family, which included his 2 sisters, 3 beloved nieces, and 7 special grandnieces and nephews. Bill was loving, sentimental, politically well-informed and always willing to debate issues. He was devoted to his family, and loved his many good friends.