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William DeLorie Obituary

William Edward DeLorie, Jr. "Billy" of Framingham, formerly of Holliston, Wellesley and Natick died October 19, 2011 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved son of Kathleen Annese and her husband Keith of Framingham and William DeLorie, Sr. and his wife Kathy of Holliston and cherished grandson of Barbara Pearl of Natick and Irene DeLorie also of Natick. Loving brother of Jessica and Lindsay DeLorie of Framingham and Kyle and Erin Morrissey of Holliston and doting uncle to Makenna Hernandez. Billy was a graduate of Holliston High School class of 1999. He worked in mail delivery at Boston College and coached the Framingham Flyers Youth Football Team for 6 years. He loved all sports, but had a special love of hockey and the Boston Bruins. Billy greatly enjoyed attending concerts and traveling, particularly his many trips to Disney World. Billy was described as an amazing person whose generosity and thoughtfulness touched many lives. With a great sense of humor, his infectious laugh and smile made people happy just to be around him. He demonstrated this good nature as the 1991-92 MDA Good Will Ambassador. Billy will be greatly missed, not only by his family and friends, but by his entire community. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, October 24, 2011 at 10AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, 9 Glen Rd. Wellesley Hills. Interment will be private. Visiting hours are Sunday, from 2-7PM at the Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 56 Washington St. Wellesley Hills. Donations in Billy's memory may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. at MDA.org or to the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center at HopkintonRespite.com. Funeral arranged by the Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home www.BurkeFamilyFuneralHomes.com.

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Published by The Wellesley Townsman from Oct. 21 to Oct. 28, 2011.

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Tim and Julie Dennehy

October 25, 2011

To the DeLorie family, my sincerest condolences. Billy was an inspiration to everyone who met him. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Tim & Julie Dennehy

Joanne Murphy

October 24, 2011

Dear Bill, Kathy and girls. Billy will be forever in our hearts. He will be dearly missed and couldn't have asked for a more giving father than you Bill. When he was with you and Kathy he was always laughing. Take heart Bill, as you watched over Billy he will now watch over you. Love Joanne and family

October 24, 2011

Our thoughts are with you during your time of grieving. Our son Bob Coe went to the Mass Hospital school with Billy. He said he was a Great guy! So sorry about your loss. Bob&Nicole Coe and Jon&Paula Coe Of Easton MA.

October 23, 2011

Kathy, Keith,

Rita and I are so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Dave Wilkie

Michael Battaglia

October 22, 2011

My sincerest condolences to the entire DeLorie and Annese families. Billy will forever be in the thoughts and prayers of everyone he has touched and inspired. Thank you, Billy. We will always love and miss you. May you be granted all the luxuries in heaven you were denied on earth.

Tammy Sanborn

October 22, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that you have a special guardain angel to watch over you

Jack Barry

October 22, 2011

My condolences to Billy's family. I knew Billy from The Mass. Hospital School. He will be missed. Billy, Rest in peace pal.

Mary Giroux

October 22, 2011

A hero will leave this earth a better place: for the lives he touched, the hearts he made smile, for the work he's done & the man he's been. God Bless you Delorie Family
The Giroux's
Lake Winnepesaukee

Maryann and Michael Hatch

October 21, 2011

Kathy and family
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Karen Krupinsky

October 21, 2011

I never knew you personally, but I always was kept abreast to your life via your dear Aunt Donna in San Diego who loves you so very much and talks about you constantly. From afar, I always admired your strength, determination, and amazing spirit giving the struggles you had been dealt with. I send you much white light and am so happy you are running through the fields of poppies and hanging with your dear Grand Pops Pearl. Much love to your Mom and Dad, sisters and the entire Pearl family.

Judy Cyphers

October 21, 2011

To the Delorie Family, Words cannot express what I am feeling right now. Billy had a love of life that many of us can only hope to achieve. I take comfort in knowing there is now one very special angel amongst us. You are all in the thoughts and prayers of the Cyphers Family.

Wayne, Cindy, Chris, Pat and Brandon

October 21, 2011

Kathy, Keith, Jessica and Lindsay,
Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this very difficult time. We will all miss Billy terribly. He may no longer be with us physically but he will ALWAYS be in our hearts. We know he is finally at peace and is with Grampy.
Love,
Wayne, Cindy, Chris, Pat and Brandon

eric veneto

October 21, 2011

I knew Billy at Mass Hospital School way back when! I'll miss you Billy!

Elaine Hegarty

October 21, 2011

Dear Kathy and Family, please accept my sincerest condolences of the passing of your beautiful son Billy. I didn't know Billy personally, but I could tell by all the people who did know him, what an amazing man he was. No words can express the loss you must feel right now, may God help you through your grief and comfort you and the days ahead. He is now your angel in heaven and in your hearts forever.
Love, Elaine Hegarty & Family

Chief Charles D. Foley Jr.

October 21, 2011

THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE RANDOLPH FIRE DEPARTMENT JOIN IN EXTENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW

Heather Neal

October 21, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I will never forget Billy and his amazing attitude and SMILE. We went to St. Pauls school together then I worked at Camp arrowhead with Billy. RIP buddy. You will be missed.

Vera and Tom Skinner

October 21, 2011

Billy is now free to play all the sports he has dreamed of over the years. He will also "rock and roll" with the best of them. He has a good soul and will do well in Heven. He is missed.
Our deepest sympathy to Beef, Kathy and the girls.

Donna O'Kane

October 21, 2011

Dear Kathy, Keith, Jessica, Lindsay & Bill Sr.,

It is with great sorrow I offer you, "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Billy enjoyed and lived life to the fullest; for that, you can all smile and remember that he did so because of you.

All my love,
Donna O'Kane

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