William F Staples Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William F. Staples, formerly of Stamford, was born October 7, 1948, passed away March 22, 2020. He was the son of William Henry Staples and Jane Close Staples. He graduated with high honors from Trinity College in 1970. In addition, he was elected to membership in the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the most prestigious academic honor society in the United States. He later earned a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from Southern Connecticut State University. Bill enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a librarian at both the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and the Hartford Public Library. He was much esteemed by both his professional colleagues and countless library patrons, many of whom became his friends. Bill was a man of deep intellect and far ranging curiosity. He possessed a comprehensive knowledge of Hartford's history and cultural resources, which he was always eager to share. He consistently displayed genuine kindness and consideration for others. He leaves many friends and admirers in the greater Hartford area. The Wadsworth Atheneum Library will honor Bill's memory at an event later this year. The family has entrusted the funeral arrangements to Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, in Stamford, CT. If you would like to leave a condolence message for the family you may visit the guestbook on bosakfuneralhome.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome.

William F Staples

October 7, 1948 - March 22, 2020