Darien, Connecticut
Wall Street and Harry Potter
William J. Meehan liked to say he had the ideal job. "All he had to do was give an opinion," said his wife, Maureen. But when Mr. Meehan opined, Wall Street listened: he was chief market analyst for Cantor Fitzgerald.
The job was ideal if you did not mind rising at 4:30 a.m., which Mr. Meehan, 49, did to write his column for The Cantor Morning News, an online newsletter. He was a fixture on the proliferating financial shows and got to banter with Louis Rukeyser on "Wall Street Week."
A Meehan opinion was grounded in books. "He would read everything and anything," his wife recalled, "not just financial but also biographies and Harry Potter, too." He bought the early Potter books for his daughter, Katie ‹ and ended up reading them himself. But for a man who spent many a vacation day between hard covers, Mr. Meehan was also big on the Internet. "He was the first guy I knew to buy his Christmas tree online," said Steven Montano, The Morning News's managing editor.
Mr. Meehan initially worked for Cantor in Darien, Conn., where he lived, getting home in time to coach his three children in Little League, flag football and basketball. But in August, as his TV appearances became more frequent, he shifted to the World Trade Center.
Bill was a friend from an earlier point in his stellar career, Lexington, KY. He was part of our social group that put work aside and simply enjoyed the comaraderie of good friends. His genius was obvious as was his ability to recite each verse of songs from a certain time era. Rest in peace my friend. Scott & Brenda
Scott Beckett
May 16, 2025 | Friend
My name is Cheryl and I live in a small town Seneca Falls NY. Our church St. Patrick´s made memorial stars with the name of people affected on 9/11. I have 4 stars and William´s is one of them. I have kept him and his family in my prayers all these years. I still have the star. I keep it in the hutch in my kitchen. William will always be remembered. He did not die in vain. I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences and Love go out to you.
Cheryl DeMillo
April 12, 2025 | Other
I did not personally know Bill Meehan, but followed him on realmoney.com. I miss reading his columns which were so full of his trademark knowledge, wit, whimsical style, and humor. From everything I've read about him, he seemed to have a lived life to the fullest, surrounded by those who loved and respected him. On this day, 9/11/2020, I remember and honor Bill Meehan. I do not personally know anyone who was lost on that tragic day, but losing Bill Meehan, feels like losing a friend. May...
John Kim
September 12, 2020 | San Francisco, CA
Shauna Meehan
September 11, 2019 | Cork, Ireland
My name is Bonnie Ward and I'm from Ingersoll, Ontario Canada. I visited the World Centre Memorial site on December 30, 2015. It was Williams's birthday and a white rose was placed at his name at the Memorial Reflection Fountain. I cried many tears during my visit to the memorial site but felt a special connection to William and his family that day. I know how much you miss him. I made a commitment to find out who William was when I got home. I took a picture of Williams name and birthday...
January 17, 2016
So sorry for your loss.I had a grandfather named William John Meehan he was a Freemason he is buried in Russell MA any relation to him?His wife's name was Ethel laura Meehan they had a big house in woronoco MA?William j Meehan sounds like a wonderful man god bless you and your family. Linda m surprenant
Linda Rosario
April 12, 2015 | Westfield, MA
In Memory.
With Honor & Respect.
S J. Friscia
October 29, 2014 | Staten Island, NY
Bill Jr.,
I read one of your father's columns about rules for life. He sounds like a great man. You're fortunate to carry his name. God bless you and your family.
Martha Brothers
Fort Worth, Texas
P. S. I lost my father when I was 16 months old to a heart attack so I know how you feel to have lost a parent.
Martha Brothers
September 11, 2009 | Fort Worth, TX
I am sorry for your loss. The Meehan family has 3 Patron Saints in our lineage. One of the most famous was a Charles Molaise Meehan. Who was said to have the Meehan cumdah. A magical box that possessed an original copy of the bible. The box is now in the Dublin Museaum and is one of Ireland's most treasured possessions. In tradition, the family of Meehan's can pray for you and your loved one's peaceful journey to our Lord and Savior. May the power of our family saints of healing from...
Mary Meehan
July 29, 2007 | Westbury, NY