William Michael Short's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2023 in Ridgefield, Connecticut

William Michael Short

February 23, 2023

Ridgefield, Connecticut

William Michael Short's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2023 in Ridgefield, Connecticut

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Collins Funeral Home

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William Michael Short

February 23, 2023

Ridgefield, Connecticut

William Michael Short Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Michael Short (Ridgefield, Connecticut), born in Manhattan, New York, who passed away on February 23, 2023, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Michael Augustine Short and Anna Short (Coyle); and his sisters, Ann Michael O. P., Elizabeth Larm, Teresa Murphy, Mary Hurlie and Madeline Short.

He is survived by: his wife Margaret; his children, Gregory J. Short, Manila, Philippines, Cathy M. McCarthy (William) of Gallup, Peter M. Short of Winslow, William G. Short (Catherine) of Ojai, Michael A. Short (Jill) of Pasadena, Margaret E. Schmitt (Carl) of Leominster, Mary R. Grimm (Ernest) of La Mesa and Nancy M. Grimm (Leon) of Ridgefield; his granddaughters, Mary Brigid Strader (Scott) and Therese Monnereau (Jonathan); and his great grandchildren, Jack, Dominic, Anthony, Jude, Adrienne, Veronica, Luke, Caeli, Augustine, Zachary, Damien, Xavier, Raphael, Bernadette, Leo, Gabriel, Mara, Leon, Ralph, William, Aoife, Lucy, Rose, Ella and Vincenzo.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity: the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gallup, NM: Life Legal Defense Foundation, Napa, CA: or Cardinal Kung Academy, Stamford, CT.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Collins Funeral Home



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St. Mary Church
55 Catoonah St, Ridgefield, CT 06877

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55 Catoonah St, Ridgefield, CT 06877

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St. Mary Church
55 Catoonah St, Ridgefield, CT 06877

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St. Mary Cemetery
Ridgefield, CT 06877

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