Celebrate your loved one’s life in a way that’s as independent as they were – in the Daily State News and BayTobayNews.com. Share fond memories, photos and information on celebrations of life using our easy, step-by-step process.
William James Brittingham
Posted 5/2/08
William James Brittingham OCEAN VIEW - William James Brittingham, of Ocean View, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at his residence. Mr. Brittingham was born in Wilmington, son of the late William …
You must be a member to read this story.
Join our family of readers for as little as $14.99 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Already a member? Log in to continue.
Otherwise, follow the link below to join.
Please log in to continue
Need an account?
Non-subscribers
Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber.
Register to comment
Click here create a free account for posting comments.
Note that free accounts do not include access to premium content on this site.
William James Brittingham
Posted
William James Brittingham
OCEAN VIEW - William James Brittingham, of Ocean View, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at his residence.
Mr. Brittingham was born in Wilmington, son of the late William and Rowena (Kee) Brittingham.
Mr. Brittingham was a resident of Claymont until 1984 when he retired. He and his wife then relocated to Ocean View.
He was a manager for the Howard Johnson's on Kirkwood Highway, Newark, for 21 years. He then owned and operated the Copper Kettle Restaurant in Wilmington from 1978 to 1982.
Once Mr. Brittingham settled into retirement he returned to work as a salesman for Larry's Homes in Delmar.
He was a member of the Delaware Restaurant Association and the Ocean View Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7234.
He served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theatre and in the Philippines.
Mr. Brittingham enjoyed traveling around Europe and South America.
He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He also enjoyed music by Clay Aiken.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Stanley Brittingham.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alliene (Gasser) Brittingham; three daughters, Lisa Armstrong and her husband Doug of Lancaster, Pa., Lezlie Anderson and her husband Stephen of Rehoboth Beach and Kim Gamaitoni and her husband Edward of Wilmington; two sons, J. Keith Brittingham and his wife Lana of Wilmington and Kurt Brittingham and his wife Diane of Avondale, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
A celebration of William's life will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where family will greet friends one hour prior.
The Rev. Randy Booth will officiate.
Entombment will be held at a later date at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963; or to the Delaware Humane Association, 701 A St., Wilmington, DE 19801.
