William Broderick Obituary

PITTSFIELD -- William F. Broderick, 75, of 33 Hazelwood Terrace, died Thursday, Jan. 20, at home.

Born in Pittsfield on Nov. 7, 1929, son of Patrick and Elizabeth Ryan Broderick, he was a lifelong resident and graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1947.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

Mr. Broderick was employed as a general manager for Crescent Creamery, retiring in 1997 after more than 45 years of service.

He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Pittsfield Rotary Club.

He enjoyed following his grandchildren's sports.

He leaves his wife, the former Kathleen Verchot, whom he married Oct. 8, 1949, in St. Mark's Church; two sons, Shaun A. Broderick of Saratoga, N.Y., and Brian L. Broderick of Pittsfield; three daughters, Kathleen M. Broderick, Ellen B. MacDonald and Mary T. Choquette, all of Pittsfield; a sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Meaney of Dalton; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A son, Daniel B. Broderick, died April 3, 1993, and a daughter, Elizabeth A. Broderick, died April 14, 2000.

FUNERAL NOTICE -- Mr. William F. Broderick died in Pittsfield on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Beloved grandfather to Michelle Baker, Shaun, Katie and Colleen Broderick, Michael, Marielle and Christopher MacDonald, Gerald, Matthew and Micaela Broderick, Megan, Karen and James Choquette, and Shane, Mark and Daniel Broderick. Loving great-grandfather to Ryan Harrison and Alexis Baker. Funeral services will be Monday, Jan. 24, at 10 from the DWYER FUNERAL HOME. A Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 in Sacred Heart Church celebrated by the Rev. James K. Joyce, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours will be at the funeral home tomorrow, Jan. 23 from 2 to 5. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Servants of Jesus and Mary in care of the funeral home in his memory. Mr. Broderick also leaves a son-in-law, three daughters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, John and James Broderick.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jan. 22, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for William Broderick

9 Entries

John Verchot, Jr.

February 3, 2005

Dear Aunt Kathleen and Family,

I just found out about Uncle Bill's passing a few days ago. He was a very special and inspirational man to me. I recall him as being very Spiritually Faithful, Loving, Generous, Hard Working and Kind. One of my fondest memories of him was when he took Brian and me into the Crescent Creamery Freezer and let us drink an Ice Cold Chocolate Milk. My prayers and thoughts are with you, Dear Family. God Bless You! Love, John.

Lynn Arseneau

January 31, 2005

Kathy,

I lost my mom on the 17th of Jan. My heart goes out to you at the loss of your dad. I know what you're feeling, it's very hard. I pray the the Lord would give you comfort and strength. I am so very sorry. Lynn Arseneau

Wendy Benham-Levin

January 28, 2005

Dear Kay, Kath, Shaun, Ellen, Mary and Brian,

I was so sad to learn of Bill's passing. I have many fond memories of growing up next door to all of you on Onota Street and of Bill's kind words every time I visited or walked by your house. My thoughts and sympathy are with you.

Sincerely,

Wendy Benham-Levin

Hatfield, MA

Mary Pat & Dave Flood

January 24, 2005

Dear Kay,

We remember the nice times we spent with you and Bill through our church activities at St. Marks. We have kept up with all your activities through Marilyn over the years. We are so sorry to hear of Bill's death, and hope that your grief will be tempered by the wonderful support of all your family. We hope that maybe we will see you should you come west to visit with Marilyn.

All our love,

Mary Pat & Dave

Lorie

January 24, 2005

Dear Family,

I had the privilege to work with Bill @ Crescent Creamery. I will always remember him as the caring and compassionate person that he was.

Patty Fahey Molinari

January 23, 2005

Dear Ellen and Family - I am so sorry for your loss. You are such a close and loving family and I know that this love for each other will help you all manage to find your way through such a sad time. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Patty

Debbie Tobler

January 22, 2005

Brian,and family,

I am so sorry for your loss.

Please take time with your family,

and forget about work for awhile.

PC will alway,s be there.

Nancy Broderick (Wilson)

January 22, 2005

Dearest Aunt Kay,

You'll never know how it breaks my heart to hear about Uncle Bill, and to not be there with the rest of our family at this time. But please know, that just because I'm not there physically, I am there in spirit. My prayers go out to you and the rest of the family.

As my Godmother and Godfather, you have both held a very special place in my life, and I'll never forget all of the times you remembered my birthday or Christmas thru the years. I still have many of the cards that you sent! Of course I don't need to tell you how special Uncle Bill was to me! By being my father's brother, Uncle Bill was in essence my father, and I'll cherish every memory that I have of him!! I know that he, and my dad, and Uncle Jimmy are now up in Heaven together watching over the rest of us as they always did here on earth.

Again, please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers, and maybe someday soon, you and Aunt Betty could take a well deserved vacation to Florida so we could all get together.

I love you and miss you very much!!

Nancy

P.S. I hope to be talking to you soon!