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William Avin Obituary

AVIN, William D. November 5, of Winthrop. Dear son of Gina Greenleaf of Winthrop & William Avin of Saugus. Loving grandson of Jean Napolitano of Winthrop, Patricia Avin of Saugus & Donald Avin of Maine. Great grandson of Erlieen Sayek of Cape Cod. Loving brother of Edward and Michele Avin of Winthrop. Devoted nephew of Thomas Greenleaf of Winthrop, Tina and Jerry Perrin of Wakefield, Joseph, Mariane, Joanne Napolitano, and Tammy Avin of Florida. Also survived by many cousins. A Memorial Service will be conducted at the Joseph R. Frazier Funeral Home, 174 Winthrop St., WINTHROP, on Friday, November 14 at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting Hours prior to service from 9-11 am. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy in William's memory may be donated to a charity of your choice. Committal service will follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Joseph R. Frazier Funeral Home 617-846-0050

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2008.

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November 23, 2008

John MacDonald

November 16, 2008

rest in peace William D. Avin
You will live through our memories, and you will always be in our hearts.

Shawn and Gioconda LeBaron

November 13, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss, to my family and I he was like another nephew. He truly will be miss. My heart and prayers goes out to your family at this difficult time.

Gioconda LeBaron

November 13, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss, to my family and I he was like another nephew. He truly will be miss. My heart and prayers goes out to your family at this difficult time.

Diane Del Cid

November 13, 2008

Im very sorry for your loss, I miss him already he was a good boy. I remember him as being such a gentleman and being polite with my family and always helpful. I wish things were different, I pray that God bring you the peace and condolence you need in this time of mourning.

Mrs. Burke

November 12, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Rachel Mustone

November 12, 2008

I am truely sorry for your loss, it hurts us all and we'll never forget him. rest in peace will, your truely missed.

Philip & Mary Salois

November 12, 2008

Dear Jean Napolitano,
We just learned of your tragic loss and want to express our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

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