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WILLIAM ADELSON Obituary

ADELSON, William "Billy" L. Of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Newton, died peacefully in his home on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Jane (Annesse) Adelson. Loving father of Jonathan Adelson and Jodi Raphael and her husband Gabriel Miller. He was the son of the late Rose (Daner) and Joe Adelson. Cherished and adored grandfather of Blake Raphael, Adam Raphael and his wife Currin, Maxine and Evelyn Adelson and step-grandfather of Sela Miller and her husband Zak Taylor and Matthew Miller. Devoted brother to Henrietta Wasserman and her late husband, Teddy. Brother-in-law of Priscilla Brotherton, her husband Joe, Betty Dyson & her late husband Clive, and the late Mary Ellen and Kenneth Annese. And many beloved nieces and nephews and their families. Adored life-long friend to many. While accomplished in business, his priority was his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Bill grew up In Dorchester and attended Roxbury Memorial until his parents moved to Newton in 1952, where he met his beloved Janie at Newton High School. After serving in the Korean War, he attended Northeastern University he went on to join the family plumbing supply business that his father had started with his brother. He grew Adelson Bros. into a successful and nationally recognized firm. He was loved by his employees, suppliers, and customers for his expertise, sense of humor, and how he made everyone feel important. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 18 at 12:00 noon at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington Street, CANTON. Burial to follow at Sharon Memorial Park. The family will be receiving visitors following the burial and on Sunday at a place to be announced at the service. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Good Shepherd Community Care Hospice, www.gscommunitycare.org Levine Chapels, Brookline www.levinechapels.com 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 14 to Oct. 15, 2024.

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Susan Swain Smith

December 7, 2024

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Bill, and of Janie. My name is Susan Swain Smith, and my father was Dick Swain. My dad and Bill were in business together, but they quickly became great friends. Janie and my mother Mary were close as well, attending many business conventions together. I met Bill and Janie on just a few occasions, and enjoyed their company so much. Bill and my dad would go on about people in their business world, and the two of them would just laugh and laugh.
The world is a little less bright with their passing.

Eric Semmel

October 17, 2024

Will miss Uncle Billy immensely. He was one of the great characters to adorn New England. Incredible story teller, who would leave you laughing so hard along the way, before he was even close to the hilarious conclusion of the story.

He was also generous. When I was a kid, he would supply my mother with the best kitchen sinks and faucets pretty much free of charge, and we needed every bit we could get in those days.

RIP, Billy Adelson

Paul Galvin

October 16, 2024

I loved the man.

Michael Rivera

October 15, 2024

Thank you for your service to our country, and our community Sir. Job well done and it´s now time to Rest In Peace. May God Bless You and your family.
~Salute~
VFW Post 1012, Medford, MA

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