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William Gaskill Obituary

At 74 years in Revere, formerly of Chelsea August 20 unexpectedly. Beloved husband of 44 years to H. Joyce (Moore). Devoted father of Brian W. Gaskill of Revere & Lori P. McDevitt & husband State Police Officer Matthew McDevitt of No Reading. Dear brother of Edwin Gaskill of Chelsea, Marie Reale & Janice Wallace, both of Revere & the late Lawrence, Ralph & Russell Gaskill, Doris Merchant, Gladys Trickett & Arlene Gaskill. Also lovingly survived by his grandson, Decklan M. McDevitt & several nieces and nephews. Family & friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Vertuccio Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt 107) REVERE on Friday, August 24 at 9:30 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in The Immaculate Conception Church, Revere at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours are Thursday only 4-8 PM. Parking the lot left of the funeral home. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Make A Wish Foundation, 1 Bulfinch Pl, Boston, MA 02114.

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23, 2007.

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Christopher O'Brien

August 30, 2007

Brian my depest condolences are with you and your family if I can be of any assistance please let me know.Your father was a good and kind man may he rest in peace.

Tom McCarrick

August 26, 2007

Brian, I'm sorry to hear of your dads' passing. My condolences to you and your family.

Donna Arsenault Ligocki

August 25, 2007

My families deepest sympathy to yours.

Thomas Ligocki

August 23, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jon Levis

August 23, 2007

My family is deeply sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Doreen LeGault

August 23, 2007

Lori,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Eric Sassone

August 22, 2007

Lori & Family,
Very sorry to hear of yours loss...all of you are in our "Mellon Extended Family's" thoughts and prayers through this.
Sass

JERRY LIGOCKI

August 22, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tracy Evans

August 22, 2007

Brian and Family,
Sorry for the loss of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Michael Trickett

August 22, 2007

Great memories of working with my Uncle Junior,stories could easily make a great movie.
His best story I'll never forget,
It was about Sonny passing a school bus somewhere down south.
" whadaya mean you didn't see it?
It had 36 lights.... and an arm!
Rest in Peace

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