William F. “Sonny” Urspruch, Sr., 94, of Nashua, passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday evening, March 17, 2024.
A resident of Nashua for the past four years, he was born in Hackensack, New Jersey on June 5, 1929. One of eleven children, Sonny was a son of the late William F. and Teresa (Casale) Urspruch. He resided in Hoboken, NJ for the greater part of his life and was educated in New Jersey schools.
During his working career, Sonny was a truck driver, store owner of Sonny’s Candy Store, and later was employed by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority for many years.
In addition to his parents, Sonny was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Alberta R. (Maxwell) Urspruch, who passed away in 1997; his son, William F. Urspruch, Jr., who passed away in 2022 and his siblings John, Adolfo, Charles, Evelyn A. Nunamacher, Margaret (Peggy) Romelotti, Andrew, Frank, Anthony.
Members of his family include his daughters and sons-in-law, Paulette and Doug McAlexander of Wilton, NH and Barbara and Frank Soto of Nashua, with whom he made his home; six grandchildren, Michael Soto, William Urspruch III, Ashley Soto, Alaina Soto, Alexis Urspruch and Kendra Urspruch; two great-grandchildren, Mia and William Urspruch IV; two sisters, Rose Marie Carney and Marie Urspruch both of Hoboken, NJ, also numerous nieces, and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, April 6th from 2 to 4 p.m. for a Celebration of Life. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society, Alzheimer’s Association, or the COPD Foundation. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
