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William McDonnell Obituary
Chili: Passed away Friday, August 1, 2008, at age 53. A memorial mass will be held 10am, Thursday, August 7, 2008 at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 4100 Lyell Road. Arrangements by Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home.
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for William McDonnell
Ted Coats USN Ret.
January 14, 2025
Bill and I were both classmates in the Navy's Electronics "A" school in Treasure Island. We were the last two members of the base ham radio club K6NCG. He went to Nuke school and I to "C" school. I last saw him with his new wife in Vallejo, CA at Nuke School. It seems all my old shipmates have passed on. Fair winds and following seas my old friend.
Don Swanz
October 25, 2024
Ted Coats yes it is his call was upgraded to something else. I went to BOCES with Bill. Don N6ULC.
Ted Coats
June 26, 2024
Just wondering if this was the Bill I went to Electronics school with in the Navy at Treasure Island in San Francisco. His call was WB2PFW? My call is ND3Q.
Amy and Pete Busekist
August 22, 2008
Shauni, So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Hope to see you soon.
Ken Palmer - W2IMO
August 7, 2008
Worked with Bill many years at RF Communications. Unfortunately we lost touch after I retired. Sorry to hear of Bill's passing.
Mike Yost
August 7, 2008
I was saddened to hear the news of Bills Passing. I worked with him for years on a daily basis at Harris Rf. He was always cheerfull and optimistic. I am glad to have known him and will miss him.
Bill & Cindy Murphy
August 6, 2008
Condolences to the entire McDonnell family. Our prayers are with you.
Fond memories of Bill, who was always a hard worker and a pleasure to work with at RF Comm.
Frank & Cindy Mortimer (WB2TOV)
August 5, 2008
Bill was a great friend that we knew we could always rely on. We will always remember his sense of humor and passion for amateur radio.
Mike McHugh
August 5, 2008
Like Chris, I also remember Bill from Product Service all those years ago. Rest in peace.
Karen Goldschmidt
August 5, 2008
Phil, Marlo and Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss our thoughts are with you all.
Love The Goldschmidt Family
Peter Sitter
August 4, 2008
I first met Bill at Scientific Radio Systems and again at Harris Corporation.
Bill enjoyed my passion for flying. He was my co-pilot on a couple of fly-in breakfasts.
I will miss him.
Dominique Fetzer
August 4, 2008
Phil, Shauni and family,
I am very sorry for your loss and hope your happy memories of Bill bring you peace and comfort.
Sincerely,
Dominique
Ed Gable K2MP
August 4, 2008
Bill very quietly contributed greatly to the ARES/RACES Amateur Television repeater system. His dedication, hard work and generosity will be missed.
Phil Brown
August 4, 2008
Bill,
I wish I had spent more time up there with you and Mom. We will miss you.
Chris CALLOWAY
August 4, 2008
I remember Bill working in Product Service all those yrs ago.
Abas Nadir
August 4, 2008
Wish the best of sympathy to the rest of family. I well always remember Bill.
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