Wilbur E. Gangaway, 89, of Willington, Conn., died June 9, 2023, in Complete Care at Fox Hill.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Moyer) Gangaway.

He served this country in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a foreman at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft.

A humble man by nature, he lived a life of service.

He was a volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society, assisted with Windham Area Interfaith Ministries, served as a Mason and a volunteer firefighter.

In addition, he was the first to drop everything to help a neighbor in need.

He was an active member of the Federated Church of Willington serving on different committees and boards and was energized by putting his faith into action at the annual coffee breaks in the rest area where he could meet people from all walks of life.

In 2017, his labor of love came full circle when he began residing in Willington’s newly completed senior housing, a dream he had been working on since 1974.

He was past president of the Willington Senior Center, a member of the Willington Housing Authority, and Access Senior Housing of Willington.

His survivors include children Faith Nixt and her husband, Chuck, Garth Gangaway and his wife, Janet, and Sherry Gangaway-Parent and her husband, Kris; grandchildren Michael, David, Kaitlin, Megan, Allison and Nicholas.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Alice (Fritzinger) Gangaway; a daughter, Renee Gangaway; and three sisters, Hulda, Meda and Lois.

Visitation will take place 1-2 p.m. June 15 at Keller Funeral Home, 1018 Church St., Fogelsville, followed by a graveside service 2:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1500 Airport Road, Allentown.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or to the ASPCA, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 52, Fogelsville, PA 18051.