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Jeanne M Roussel
March 24, 2021
I first met Bill in 1968, and I last saw him in 2019. He never changed. He knew so much about so many subjects, and always had great stories to tell. He encouraged, advised, and assisted so many people, young and old! At ULowell's anniversary celebration of the moon landing, Bill and Griff Resor (see photo) joined me in talking about D. W. Mann Company's part in making possible the "Goodwill" silicon disc that was delivered to the moon 50 years earlier. He, at age 93, provided invaluable details to the story, just one example of his amazing generosity.
John Maltabes
March 11, 2021
I am at a loss for words. Bill was a friend and mentor, always a source of inspiration and encouragement whether in person or on the phone. My condolences to his family. Thank you for sharing him with the rest of us. May his menory br eternal.
Craig Lazinsky
March 10, 2021
Condolences to Bill's family and friends. He was a mentor and valued consultant to me.
Debbie and Michael Gustafson
March 10, 2021
We are truly saddened by the passing of Bill. Bill was a mentor to both Michael and I over the past 25 years. He taught me how to do business in Japan and we enjoyed his company at our home many times. He was so sweet to our boys and such a caring man. Michael and Bill loved to eat oysters and drink wine at Legal Seafood (for hours!). Our thoughts and prayers to the family
Meg Conkling
March 10, 2021
Bill was a true legend in the SEMI industry and pioneer in everything he did. He was brilliant and always sharp as a whip and encouraged me over many decades of my career. His wisdom and experience cannot be replaced and I will miss his wonderful stories ,insights, wisdom,and of course that bear hug. His legacy will live through all those he touched including me. Bill lived life completely and fully and loved his family so much! Rest in peace!
-Meg Conkling, Industry Friend
Sacramento, CA
March 10, 2021
Debbie Gustafson
March 10, 2021
Semicon West 2019.
Matthew Flynn
March 10, 2021
My condolences to the Tobey family. I will sincerely miss Bill who was a wonderful man. I knew Bill for many years, going back to his Chartered days but I will miss most our long lunches at Legal Seafood in Burlington. They knew Bill well there and we were always given a window table. He was a great friend who could wax eloquently on everything from the early days of Litho to oysters and in between. God bless you, Bill.
Roger Williams
March 9, 2021
My sincerest condolences on your loss
Margaret Kindling
March 8, 2021
Bill was one of the first people I met when I started coordinating SEMI programs. He was patient, kind and generous to a young woman with no engineering background tasked with managing committees comprised almost entirely of men. He would greet me with his deep, gravely voice and a big hug (which used to make me uncomfortable, but I will miss so much). Bill shared his love of semiconductors with so many. These past 12 months have taken so much from us. They cannot take away the fond memories of an industry icon. Thank you, Bill.
Lois Gallagher
March 8, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the Tobey family on the loss of our friend Bill. We spent so many hours with Bill and Cindy, both here and elsewhere and enjoyed them so much - it brings a smile to my face when I think of them.
My family also sends their best wishes to all of you. They saw more of Bill, but they recall Cindy too.
I think there are not too many "GCA" folks left. I am now 100 years old and Jim has been gone since 2006, but we did have fun.
Fondly, Lois Gallagher
Ted Schwahn
March 8, 2021
Fond recollection of interesting and enlightening conversations, fine cigars and ports.
I will miss you Bill - thanks for the memories.
Paul McLaughlin
March 8, 2021
I have known Bill for over 4 decades and our industry has lost a true icon!
Bill honored us in 1998 when he agreed to join the Rudolph Technologies Board of Directors. His guidance was highly-valued but more importantly his friendship was priceless.
Rest in peace my friend.
Paul McLaughlin friend Naples, FL
Otto Wild
March 8, 2021
What an outstanding giant has left our planet. Bill was more to me than a coworker, he was my mentor in my early days at GCA and he formed my professional career throughout the time within this company and beyond.
Whenever Bill met people throughout the world, he left them as a friend and so he ended up with many, many friends in all corners on earth.
Thank you Bill for all these wonderful hours we could spend together, every minute will be
burnt in my heart and sole forever. Rest in peace.
Brigitte & Stefan Wurm
March 7, 2021
Among friends, even a humble meal will have the taste of delicious food and fine wine. Bill knew that well and used to say that the flavor of friendship would make everything delicious and that true companionship with thoughts and ideas freely flowing over a shared meal was one of the most enjoyable things life had to offer. How often can one say that a conversation with someone left oneself a better person? With Bill, that was the case every time.
Mary Puma
March 7, 2021
Bill was a friend, a mentor and a fellow Jumbo. I will miss his guidance, lively conversations and bear hugs. The semi industry has lost a legend. Rest in peace Bill.
Henri H. Becker
March 7, 2021
A great friend, a Titan of Technology, an outstanding Ambassador of the Semiconductor Industry with activities around the world has left us. I remember our first, joint travels to Japan, Asia end of the 80th to find partners for new technologies. He had customer - friends everywhere, they All trusted Him. I think the best you can achieve when customers become life long friends. We enjoyed great discussions, got his valuable advice, had good food (lobster), good times with laughter. I had hoped we jointly could celebrate 50 Years of Semi Tech in SFO in 2020, too many hurdles to take. Bill, we miss You in our get togethers, great memories for a life time. Henri H. Becker Wetzlar, Germany March 2021
Andrew Hawryluk
March 6, 2021
Rest in peace, Bill. Your contributions will be felt for generations. You were truly unique. I will never forget your friendship and smile.
Lino, Marì, Guido, Marco and Paola Bernardini
March 6, 2021
I'm proud to see that we both were Tufts grads. I can confirm: when I joined GCA Bill helped me in many ways. Of course I and my family became friends, of Cynthia as well. My wife Marì and myself enjoyed his company when he came to Rome.
He cuddled my son Marco, and at a later time his family warmly hosted my son Guido in Arlington and Maine. Guido's words: 'I felt at home with you all. I liked to see the photos of the children I played with back then in Maine... thank you so much to everyone!'
Beth and Tom Volpe
March 5, 2021
As Bill's neighbor in Maine for 30 years, Beth and I always marveled at what an interesting, thoughtful and fun guy Bill was. His energy and intellectual curiosity was always a source of amazement to us. We'll miss seeing him walking down our driveway for one of summers dinners at Shaw's.
Michael Grady
March 5, 2021
Bill Tobey was a solid rock of a man: positive, steady, and also didn't mind a party now and then. He was a firm leading light of his church, First Parish Unitarian-Universalist in Arlington, a seaworthy sailor, and a close friend of my family. I am better because he lived. Rest in peace sir.
Trish Faro
March 5, 2021
How sorry I was to hear of the passing of Bill Tobey, Carolyn's father. He certainly made many contributions to his field as well as to the world at large. His daughter Carolyn, a dedicated and caring teacher and friend, is imbued with many of his same qualities - namely a concern for social justice, for inspiring education and a kindness for those in need.
Carline Thervil
March 5, 2021
Those we hold closest to our hearts never truly leave us. They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they brought into our lives.
My condolences
Stephanie Grady
March 5, 2021
So many memories of this gentle giant, I sincerely call our friend. I can remember only 2-3 times in over 50 years, those being of somber times, Bill to be without laughter and hugs and goodwill. He inspired. He lead. He promoted positively. Friendship was his armor and it was always gleaming and well polished. He was blessed, we were blessed. He will never be forgotten in my lifetime. The pictures posted are wonderful to see! Thank you Tobey family. The pictures in my memories are lively, vivid treasures imprinted and signed with love.
With truest condolences to you.
Joseph Consolini
March 4, 2021
I consider Bill to be an old friend beginning back in my GCA days until my most recent push to develop advanced Multiple Ebeam Direct Write technology which Bill helped guide me to make it a reality. Bill inspired me to do great things, to never give up. If I can live half the life Bill did for as long as he was able to I would feel my life was a success. I spent time with Bill at the last in-person SPIE Advanced Lithography last year where he advised me on next generation lithography. I will miss my mentor but most importantly I will miss my friend Bill.
LaMar Hill
March 4, 2021
Bill Tobey was a steadfast rock and driving force in the global Semiconductor Industry. The last time I saw him in person was summer 2019. And he took a red eye flight from SFO back to Boston.
Karen Koretsky
March 4, 2021
My life is so much better for all the moments and conversations with, Bill. What an incredible man and fine example of resiliency and living a full life. My love to all.
Jean Nagle
March 4, 2021
Missing my hugs from Bill. My thoughts are with you all.
Jean Nagle
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