Name: Calling hours for WILLIAM O. PRETORIUS
Start: 2019-12-09T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Gillooly Funeral Home

PRETORIUS, William O. Age 85, of Norwood, formerly of Roslindale, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Cherished & devoted husband of M. Marie (Graziani) Pretorius. Father of Eric Pretorius & his wife Elizabeth of Whitman and Vickie Piacentini & her husband Richard of Hanson. Brother of Richard Pretorius of Brockton. Brother-in-law of Joan Graziani of Norwood. Grandfather of Joseph Pretorius, Nicole Piacentini, and Victoria Piancentini. He is also survived by many nieces & nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Home Service on Tuesday, December 10th, at 11:00AM in the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street, NORWOOD. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Calling Hours will be held on Monday, December 9th, from 3-7PM in the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in William's name may be donated to The Norwood Circle of Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 421, Norwood, MA 02062. www.gilloolyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 5 to Dec. 8, 2019.

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John Lyden

December 11, 2019

Vicki I'm so sorry for your loss,, it's just a horrible for this to happen well any time is. I wish you and Ricky and your family all the best through this difficult time. Love John L.

Eileen DiStefano

December 9, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Bill. You are in my prayers!

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