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William Mottla Obituary

November 25, 2007, age 79, resident of Lexington since 1956. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis (White) Mottla for 55 years. Mr. Mottla grew up in Cambridge, graduated from Cambridge Rindge & Latin and was the son of Italian immigrants, Anthony L. Mottla and Louisa (Ricci) Mottla. He was predeceased by four brothers and a sister. Mr. Mottla held a Degree in Transportation from Northeastern University, working in the industry for over 50 years, and retiring as a Director from Viking Freight Systems of San Jose, CA in 1996. He is survived by his three children: William F. Mottla, Jr. and his wife Pamela; Christopher P. Mottla and his wife Lisa and Lesley A. Mottla and her husband Tim. He was the adoring grandfather to Zachary, Avery, and Ethan Mottla, and Rafer Gardner. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, November 30 at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Road, LEXINGTON at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday prior to Service from 9-11 AM. Donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Private interment Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington781-862-1800 www.douglassfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 27 to Nov. 29, 2007.

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Linda Pickwick

December 1, 2007

My deepest condolences to the Mottla family. Greg Smith told me of Bill's passing. We were all National Account colleagues at Ryder-PIE and remember Bill's warm smile and big heart. He will be missed.

Barbara Mackey

November 28, 2007

I was so deeply saddened to hear of Bill's passing.
I will always remember what a great patient he was and how he listened to what I had to say.Even about golfing.
My condolences to the Mottla family. He will be missed.
Barbara Mackey,RN

Bedford Lexington Internal Medicine

November 28, 2007

We were deeply saddened to learn of Bill's passing. Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to The Mottla Family.

Jude Reardon

November 28, 2007

I worked with Bill for several years at Viking Freight and he was great mentor and friend. For several years after he retired he continued to be a great sounding board for me, I truly appreciated all of his help. I and all of his friends in the transportation business will miss him.

Paul Mottla

November 27, 2007

I was deeply saddened to learn of Bill's passing. There were only four of us left from this generation; now we are three. Bill very thoughtfully visited the graves of my parents (Sarah and Pat) and my older brother Bob. My heartfelt sympathies are extended to all of Bill's family.

Pamela Mottla

November 27, 2007

With loving memories of my father-in-law. I am blessed to have become a part of this wonderful family. Will think of you often, Bill - and definitely every time I put the spoons on the holiday table! With love, Pam

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