NORFOLK--Walter Albert Konefal, 82, passed away March 14, 2021. He was born in Passaic, NJ to the late Walter and Mary Romanowski Konefal.

Walter graduated from Duke University in 1960 with a degree in engineering and served in the United States Navy from 1961-1964 as an Engineer Officer Lieutenant. He went on to work as civil engineer with the military until his retirement in 2001.

Walter is survived by his four sons: Douglas (Dong), David, Jesse (DeLisa), and Benjamin; his brother, Steve Konefal; seven grandchildren: William Konefal, Doug Konefal, Elizabeth Konefal Massie (Brandon), Darryl Konefal, Alexandra Konefal Gomez (Anthony), Elliot Konefal, Quinn Konefal; and 5 great-grandchildren: Malachi Massie, Asher Massie, Hunter Gomez, Ronin Massie, and Kayley Gomez.

In addition to being music lover with over a thousand vinyl records and CDs, Walter was an avid stamp collector, strong supporter of the arts, and an enthusiast of college basketball. Walter spent much of his time volunteering for WHRO and local charities.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 19, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 522 High St., Portsmouth. A private burial will follow at Albert G. Horton Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to WHRO.org. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneral Home.com.