CENTER RUTLAND, VT — Walter W. Wilk, Jr., 58, of Center Rutland, VT passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020.
He was born November 24, 1961 in Rutland, VT, the son of Walter and Arlene (Ware) Wilk.
Walt attended Rutland Town Elementary School, Mount Saint Joseph Academy and Champlain College.
From 1985 to 2020 he was employed at C.V.P.S. / Green Mountain Power and performed many different functions there.
Walt enjoyed playing softball, cross country skiing, cycling and cheering on the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots.
Walt was a mentor and role model for many, a kind, generous and respectful man. This was especially true for his nieces and nephews.
Walt could be found out and about in downtown Rutland where he seemed to be known and loved by nearly everyone.
Walt is survived by his two sisters, Sandra Fleming and partner John Cummings and Susan Hommel and husband Steve; nephews Josh Notte and fiance Becky and John Fleming, a niece Sara Fleming and fiance Brett and great-nephews Tyler and Owen and a great-niece Riley.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Relay for Life of Rutland, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495, one that Walt never missed or to a charity of ones choice.
Funeral services will be held at a later date in St. Peters Church with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland & West Rutland.