William M. "Bill" Williams
August 12, 1941 — December 22, 2021
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William M. "Bill" Williams
Born in Melrose on August 12, 1941, Bill was one of eight children of the late Charles J. Williams and Catherine (Sayles) Williams. Raised and educated in Wakefield, Bill was a proud lifelong resident. After graduating from Wakefield High School, he joined the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 4 where he became a passionate and supportive member of the union and its members. A member of the IUOE for over 50 years, he was a former Business Agent, and selflessly mentored countless members.
Outside of work, Bill was passionate about cars. He took special joy in restoring his 1939 Ford Deluxe Coupe and 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass, and had a love for all Cadillacs. He was always buying or selling cars and attended numerous car shows with his buddies. Bill also enjoyed being on the ocean boating and fishing, having a cup of coffee on his back deck, and traveling with his late wife Dorothy. For many years, he was involved with civic organizations in Wakefield, was a longtime member of the Stoneham Elks, and always remained proud of his Irish heritage.
Larger than life, Bill made an indelible mark on the lives of his family, friends and fellow union brothers. With an ever-present smile, big handshake, and open heart, Bill befriended everyone, and always sought to help others first.
Above all, Bill's family was everything to him. With a big hug and twinkle in his eye, Bill served as the family patriarch, and was the rock and glue of the family. He will be deeply and sorely missed, but his impact and example he set as a kind, loving, generous man will continue as his legacy.
Bill was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy A. (Burditt) Williams with whom he shared 36 years of marriage. Devoted father of Jeanne M. Caraglia and her husband Joseph of Middleton, Julie M. Paiva and her late husband Brian of Wakefield, and the late John C. Williams. Dear brother of Charles Williams and his wife Barbara, Catherine DePrima and her husband Lou, Andrew Williams, Elizabeth Williams, Susan Williams, and the late Paul Williams and his late wife Barbara, and the late Robert Williams. Cherished "Papa" of Matthew Caraglia, Katherine Caraglia, Jessica Noonan and her fiancé Steven Alterio, Amanda Noonan, and Nicholas Paiva. Loving great-grandfather of William and Evelyn. He will also be dearly missed by his many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Tuesday, Dec. 28 from 4-8pm, and again on Wednesday at 10am before leaving in procession to Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St., Wakefield for his Funeral Mass celebrated at 11am. (Masks are required) Interment in Forest Glade Cemetery, Wakefield.
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Past Services
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Robinson Funeral Home
Funeral Mass
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Starts at 11:00 am
Most Blessed Sacrament Church
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