William N. Pixley, age 64, of Hamden, passed away Jan. 1, 2018. Born in New Haven on July 13, 1953 he was a son of Catherine "Irene" Orr Pixley of Hamden & the late John S. Pixley Sr. William was an attorney, practiced law and lived in Vista, CA for 25 years, moving back to Hamden 5 years ago. He is also survived by his brother, John S. Pixley, Jr & his wife Janice of Lubbock, TX; nephews Aaron Ross Pixley of Lubbock, TX and Jed Harris Pixley & his wife Sara Huber of Highland Park, NJ and his grand niece Josephine Adele Pixley. Funeral Service was private. Arrangements are in care of BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT.