William Frank Lee

Beloved son, brother, father and soulmate

It is with profound sadness and grief that we announce the unexpected death of William Frank Lee, 41, of Naugatuck on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital. Billy was born April 30, 1984 in Derby, a son of Donna (LaRowe) Lee and the late Frank W. Lee IV. His life was too short but he leaves a treasure trove of love and memories with his family and friends.

Billy leaves to cherish his love:  his fiance Karen Ostuno, children Ava Lee, Alexus Ferrari, and Bella Corso, mother Donna Lee, brother Frank Lee V, Brian Cabello, grandson JJ, future mother in law Danielle Ostuno all of Naugatuck, his grandparents Frank W. Lee III of Easton and Beverly LaRowe of Naugatuck as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins in his close-knit family and multitude of friends.  Billy is predeceased by his father Frank Lee IV and grandparents Kathleen Lee and Charles LaRowe.

Billy was a respected Corrections Officer at the Cheshire Correctional Institute and a member of the Union Local 387.  Athletically inclined, Billy was usually the champion at any sport he played. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, enjoyed golfing, and the easy camaraderie of friends. His family was the center of his life, his everything.

Arrangements: Visitation Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 4pm to 7pm at Prospect Memorial/ The Palmerie Family Funeral Home, 122 Waterbury Rd., Prospect. A Time of Remembrance and Honor will be held from 7pm to 7:30 pm. Billy will be laid to rest Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10am at St. James Cemetery in Naugatuck. Friends and family may gather at the funeral home at 9am. Procession will depart the funeral home at 9:30 am.

Prospect Memorial/ The Palmerie Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements and to care for the Lee family throughout their grief journey.  Please visit prospectmemorial.com for directions, information and to share your favorite memories, photos and words of comfort on Billy’s Tribute Wall.

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