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William Diskin Obituary

William J. Diskin Jr. Chelmsford, retired from Cambridge co.; 67 CHELMSFORD William J. Diskin Jr., 67, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, and formerly of Arlington, died on Monday, July 28, 2008, at his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances L. (Cassano) Diskin. He was born on July 23, 1941, in Waltham, a son of the late William J. Sr. and Loretta Diskin. William was a graduate of Matignon High School, Cambridge, and earned a Bachelor's Degree at Bentley College. William began his working career in high school at BBN in Cambridge and held several management positions until his retirement from the company after 42 years. He enjoyed golfing and spending weekends at his home with family and friends on Lake Winnipesaukee. He is survived by his two loving children, Mark Diskin and his companion, Kimberly Ferland of Augusta, ME, and Deborah Love and her husband, Christopher of Akron, OH; a grandson, Joshua Love; and three brothers, Kenneth Diskin and his wife, Betsy of Ayer, Daniel Diskin and his wife, Sally of Amherst, NH, and Timothy Diskin and his wife, Rose of Hamilton. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Michele and her husband, Larry of Anchorage, AK; and several nieces and nephews. DISKIN William J. Diskin Jr.. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock at St. Patrick's Cemetery Chapel, Gorham St., Lowell. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in William's name to ASPIES, c/o Greater Akron Chapter-Autism Society of America, PO Box 2831, Akron, OH 44309. Arrangements by BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, Chelmsford. www.blakefuneralhome.com
Published by Lowell Sun on Aug. 1, 2008.

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Laura Frenette

August 4, 2008

Mark, Deborah, Ken, Dan, Tim & Families I am so sorry for your loss and wish I could be there for you. Bill is in my prayers and I know he is in a better place with Fran. I will keep you all in my prayers that the grace of God be with you all. With loving memmories,your cousin
Laura.

SAL Luciano

August 2, 2008

Billy was the youngest /oldest BBn employee joining BBN in the 50's. He was a dedicated emploee and a good friend. Dave Adler, Al Avjjian , and Ed Santoro and I will miss him.

SAL LUCIANO

john swets

August 1, 2008

Dan and family,
I've known Bill for 50 years and valued him as a friend, as well as a bbn colleague. My sympathy,
John Swets

Patricia Sallee

August 1, 2008

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

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