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WILLIAM ARMSTRONG Obituary

Armstrong, William F., Jr. Of Lexington, formerly of Arlington. Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 7, 2014. Bill was founder and president of Armstrong Ambulance in Arlington. Beloved father of Faye Armstrong, Gale and Stephen Brady, Holly Wallace, and Jill Gallagher. Loving Papa to Jennifer and her husband Scott Carroll, Meredith Brady, Candy Wallace, Katie Wallace, Lindsey Wallace, Haley Gallagher, Kelsey Gallagher, and Paul Gallagher. Brother of Elizabeth Wyman of Brewster. Relatives and friends invited to visiting hours at the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., Rt. 60 (adjacent to St. Agnes Church), ARLINGTON, on Wednesday from 3-9 pm. A funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church, 819 Mass Ave., Arlington on Thursday at 10 am. Please go directly to church. Burial is private. Bill was a late WWII Marine veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Armstrong Family Scholarship Fund, c/o Arlington High School. For obituary, directions, or to send a condolence, please visit: www.keefefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 7 to Mar. 10, 2014.

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Mary & Louie Forgione

March 1, 2021

It is hard to believe that Bill passed away seven years ago, but maybe it is because his memory still lives on in us, a "Friend Forever".

Fran Nolan

March 11, 2014

To our friend bill it was nice knowing you
Fran. @. Teresa Nolan
Ireland

Andrew Perlman

March 11, 2014

A wonderful man. He will be missed

-The Perlmans

Terry Dougherty

March 10, 2014

One of the finest men to ever be in this business, today's owners ought to study how Bill treated his staff and patients.
Ar dheas Dé go raibh a anam.

Joe and Jan Daly

March 10, 2014

The Town of Arlington has lost an icon the day
we lost you, Bill. Thank you for all you have
done from the kindness of your generous heart
for so many of us.

Bryant L

March 10, 2014

You were a class act all the way. Gods Speed.

Mary & Louie Forgione

March 10, 2014

To Bill's Family, We were very sorry to hear that he passed away. Bill was one of those people that you thought would live forever. We shared many wonderful times with him and our memories of him will stay with us forever.

Bill will be missed by so many, but certainly he will not be forgotten.

Remember, as long as Bill is in your memories, he will always be with you.

March 9, 2014

Bill, you and Chester instilled in me the values of not only being a good EMT but also taking pride in what we did and how we looked. You were the leader in making the industry what it is today, you will be missed by many and I'm sure you and Chester are already hanging out.

Dennis Cerasale NH

Rosie Clougher Hanlon

March 8, 2014

To the entire Armstrong Family, My love and prayers are with you. Your dad, was a most amazing gentleman. His heart was as big as the world. My mom, Eileen, and he shared many stories and I am sure she, along with many of his friends that have gone before him, met him with great joy. My thoughts are with you during this most sad time. God Bless you and rest in peace dear Bill.
love, Rosie Clougher Hanlon

March 8, 2014

Thank you Bill. Paul B. Kelley President Guardian Ambulance Service.

Lauren Reiner Jastremski

March 8, 2014

To the Armstrong Family....
I send you all my heartfelt condolences about the loss of your Father and Grandfather. He was a very kind man who loved his family as well as his community. May he rest in peace.

Love and hugs...

John Fosterling

March 8, 2014

Mr Armstrong you set the standard for the industry for what the ambulance and it's crew members about our appearance. No other service met your requirements. We took pride in how we looked. We were the cream of the crop. On a more personal note I met you shortly after my father passed. When in Arlington quarters I used to spend a lot of time talking to you about everything from A to Z, not much of it was about work. I missed my dad so much and well you kind of filled the void. You were good at what you provided, there are a lot of people that will miss you. Rest in peace and God Bless

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