Whalen, William W. Sr., of Arlington, April 21, 2015, at age 98. Devoted husband for over 69 years of the late Helen B. Whalen (Crowley). Loving father of William W. Whalen Jr. and his wife Kathleen Teehan and the late Nancy Whalen and Elaine Hostetter. Cherished grandfather of William C. Hostetter. Beloved great-grandfather of Juliana, Grace, Theodore and William Hostetter. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends. Visiting hours at the Rogers & Hutchins Funeral Home, 292 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington on Saturday, April 25th, 2015 from 1 to 4 pm. William served proudly in the U.S. Navy during WWII and is a retired employee of Polaroid.