William Dennis Pflugbeil

William Dennis Pflugbeil, born on March 1, 1941, in Highland Falls, New York, passed away on December 8, 2025.

William was married to the love of his life, Maureen (Kiernan) Pflugbeil, for 57 years. Together they built a life rooted in love, commitment, and family. He was a devoted husband and a loving father whose guidance, values, and steady presence shaped the lives of his family. A resident of Connecticut for the majority of his life, William later retired to Wells, Maine, where he enjoyed the next chapter of life. For the past 20 years, he and Maureen spent their winters in North Myrtle Beach, a place that brought him comfort, warmth, and joy.

William was a graduate of Central Connecticut State University, where he earned a Master’s Degree. He proudly served in the United States Army as a Cryptologist during the Vietnam War era. Following his military service, William dedicated 41 years to Connecticut Light and Power (now Eversource), retiring as a General Manager. His professional life reflected leadership, integrity, and a strong work ethic.William was deeply committed to his community. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the American Legion, the Lions Club, and the Rotary Club, and he served on the Board of Directors of the Garde Arts Theater in New London, Connecticut. William enjoyed a full and active life. His hobbies included golf, walking on the beach, travel, and gardening in his home flower garden. He was a loyal fan of the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox, and he especially loved socializing with others and spending time with family, particularly his cherished grandchildren.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Maureen; his children Todd W. Pflugbeil (wife Brenda), Glenn L. Pflugbeil, and Kyle H. Pflugbeil (wife Kathy); his cherished grandchildren Kailah (Pflugbeil) Walsh, Tylor Pflugbeil, Lauren Pflugbeil, Madison Pflugbeil, and Alexander Pflugbeil; his sisters Patricia Bartkowski and Shirley DiMauro; and his nephews Ronald Bosco (wife Lynn), Keith Bosco (wife Nancy), Brian Bosco (wife Lori), Scott Bosco (wife Lisa), Michael Tosatti (wife Penelope), Thomas (wife Leslie), James Tosatti, Christopher DiMauro (wife Kristin), and Dan DiMauro.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret (Lyons) Pflugbeil and Henry Pflugbeil; his sister, Margaret (Pflugbeil) Tosatti; and his niece, Susan Tosatti.

William lived a life marked by strength, service, generosity, and love for family and community. He will be remembered for his warmth, dependability, and the joy he brought to those aroundhim. His legacy lives on through the family he loved so deeply and the many lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in William’s name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Services in his memory will be private.

An online guest book is available at www.myrtlebeachfuneralhome.com

Myrtle Beach Funeral Home, (843.293.4505), 4505 Hwy 17 Bypass South, Myrtle Beach, SC. 29577 is assisting the Pflugbeil family with arrangements.

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