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William Morrissey Obituary

Of Charlestown, Nov. 9, beloved husband of Sheila. Devoted father of Deborah Katsiroubas and her husband Nick of Natick, Jayne Gansler and her husband Steve of Medfield, William T. Morrissey, III and his wife Rosemary of Bourne. Step-father of Chip Nylen and his wife Micki of Ipswich, Nancy Nylen and her husband David Dethier of Williamstown, Carol Nylen and her husband Jim MacDougal of Portland, Maine and Paul Nylen and his wife Ellen of Milton. Loving Brother of Sr. Marion Morrissey MFIC of Newton. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 9 step-grandchildren and 1 step great grandchild. Visiting Hours in the John H. Sawyer Funeral Home, 329 Bunker Hill Street, CHARLESTOWN Tuesday, Nov. 13, 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends invited. Private services will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers remembrances in Bill's name may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Contribution Services, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445. Parking area opposite Funeral Home.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2007.

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William Morrissey

November 5, 2021

Miss ya Pop

William Morrissey

November 5, 2020

Dad you and Sheila would have loved this crazy election. I can hear you both yelling and cussing at the TV. Miss ya every day.

William Morrissey

September 17, 2008

Almost your birthday and miss you more everyday,
Guess I still can not believe you are gone.

Edward Cosgrove

December 7, 2007

Bill
I will always remember the great advice you gave me over the years starting at Boston State College and continuing throgh my career at the State Labs. May the good Lord bless and keep you and comfort your family.

Timothy McCusker

November 24, 2007

a great friend to my parents and to all my family.
I will always think of those Boston memories with a smile.
TIM MCCUSKER

Marty Silverman

November 13, 2007

Dear Sheila and Family:
Mere words cannot begin to adequately express my heartfelt and profound condolences to you on Billy's passing. He was a genuine and unique friend whom I shall miss dearly,and feel privileged to have
known these past decades. May his memory be for a great and good blesing for you and your extended families, and may you know only happiness, not sorrows, for many years to come. My grief is mingled with your tears. With sympathy and understanding.
Marty Silverman

Cheryll, Rick, Krista & Kevin

November 13, 2007

Billy, Rosemary and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you all!

Debbie Osgood

November 13, 2007

To the Morrissey family, We are so sorry for the loss of your father/grandfather. May God bless and watch over your family during this difficult time. You and your family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. The Osgood Family

Makoto Yamaguchi

November 13, 2007

We can fully appreciate how deeply you must feel his loss.

Thomas Griffin

November 12, 2007

William III and the rest of The Morrissey's: A great clan and an awesome man. RIP, Big Bill.

sue mackenzie

November 12, 2007

Dear Shelia
my prayers are with you, I loved Bill as so many many people did, he was a very special man,he kept up on our toes, and kept us smiling . he will be missed ! much love to you always shelia

Tere Carrubba

November 12, 2007

It was a pleasure and an honor to have known such a wonderful person. He will never be forgotten. Whenever I think of Bill my heart will smile.

Lauren MacDougal

November 12, 2007

Bill i miss you and your "bill kisses" i love you

Dickie McCusker

November 12, 2007

Deepest sympathy to the whole family.Billy was one of the warmest and sincere individuals I had the pleasure of knowing.He will be greatly missed by the McCusker family.God Bless.

William T. Morrissey IV

November 12, 2007

Big Bill, I love you and miss you. I will do my best to carry on our name with as much poise and brilliance as you did and my father continues to. May the road rise up to meet you.

Abigail & Brandon Berejik

November 11, 2007

With our deepest sympathy. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Nick & Nancy Fish

November 11, 2007

Dear Morrissey Family,
My wife, Nancy, and I just heard about your terrible loss of such a wonderful person. I remember many fun times on Cedarwood Rd JP and the good old days when Bill was in charge of Boston State College.
Just remember, "Big Bill's" awesome spirit lives within you forever, and never forget all the happy times you had together as a loving family.
Our sympathy and prayers are with you.

Love and Peace
Nick & Nancy Fish

William Morrissey III

November 11, 2007

We all Love you and miss you. Love Billy ,Rosemary ,Billy Jack & Maggie

William Morrissey III

November 11, 2007

We all Love you and miss you. Love Billy ,Rosemary ,Billy Jack & Maggie

Lindsay MacDougal

November 11, 2007

You were an awesome grandfather and I'll never forget you. I love you and miss you Bill.
Love,
Lindsay

Betty Ann Berejik

November 11, 2007

Dear Sheila, Deb, Jayne, Billy and extended family,
My sincere condolences to all. There is no better tribute in life and death than to be surrounded by adoring family. How appropriate that his nickname was Big Bill. I hope in time your special memories of him will bring you comfort and make you smile. With sympathy, Betty Ann

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