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WILLIAM D. "BILL" KEA Sr. obituary, Wayland, MA

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WILLIAM KEA Obituary

KEA, William D. Sr. "Bill" Age 79, of Cataumet, formerly of Wayland, passed away on February 14, 2020. Bill grew up in South Boston and proudly joined the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles) after graduating from Boston English High School. After serving his country, Bill embarked on a 40-year career in the insurance industry. He prospered from selling insurance door to door to owning his own agency. His proudest accomplishment was his family. He married Martha in 1962, and together raised 3 children during their 57 years of marriage. Bill was adventuresome, perhaps even nomadic, in nature. His endless energy and constant drive transported the Kea Family across multiple states and several homes along the way. After raising a family and leaving the insurance industry, Bill relished his retirement years. Bill and Martha spent their winters in Naples, Florida and their summers on Cape Cod. Golf, boats, family, faith, and friends were the foundation of his retirement. He was a member of Naples Heritage Golf Club, Pocasset Golf Club, and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Bill was the son of the late Helen and John Antonuccio. He's the beloved husband of Martha (Judge) Kea. The proud father of William Kea, Jr. and his wife Denise, Robert Kea and his wife Cathy, and Deborah (Kea) Edmunds and her husband James. He cherished his eight grandchildren, Alex, Kristina, Ashley, Jacob, Alison, James, Hayden, and Ella. He is survived by his aunt and guiding light Ina Morgillo, sister-in-law Mary Alice Grzyb and her husband Edward, brother-in-law Charles Judge and his wife Susan, sister-in-law Anne Marie Judge, and 8 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Bennett Kea and brother-in-law George Judge. Visitation Hours will be held on Tuesday, February 18th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Road (off Rt. 30), WAYLAND. Family and friends are invited to Bill's Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, February 19th at 11:00am at St. Matthews Church, 105 Southville Road in Southborough. (For GPS, use 26 Highland St., Southborough). Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Waltham. For condolences and directions, please visit www.johncbryantfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 14 to Feb. 16, 2020.

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Janet Shemligan

February 8, 2025

Martha - thinking of you.

February 24, 2020

I am very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a wonderful guy and always a pleasure to be with. My sincerest condolences to Martha and the rest of the family, Ed Grosso.

February 20, 2020

Dear Martha, I remember my years working while you and Bill had your agency in the Daryl Christopher building in Wayland, enjoying our conversations. Please accept my condolences, Kathleen Lang

Janet Shemligan

February 17, 2020

Martha - God Bless you, Billy, Bob, Deb and Families.

When we met 40 years ago it was as if we had known each other forever. Last minute Friday night pizza and/or movie; couples bridge, weekends at Eastman, York Beach, or, Cape Cod.
And, of course,eventually Naples, FL. We share so many memories. Bill and Jack are playing golf at that Great Course in the sky. They are happy and pain free. Know that I love you and am thinking of you.

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a loved one

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Richard Kelley

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Doug and Marion Mitchell

February 16, 2020

We will cherish the good times and wonderful memories we had with Bill. Our deepest condolences to Martha, Billy, Bobby and Debbie. We will miss him.

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Marion Mitchell

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Bill and Linda Vahey

February 16, 2020

Bill was a wonderful person and good friend with a zest
for life. Always fun to be with! We are sad to learn of
his passing. To Martha, Billy, Bobby, Debbie and families
our sincere condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fondly
Bill and Linda

Paul Hatfield

February 16, 2020

To the Kea family- My deepest condolences to you all. I always enjoyed talking to Bill. Most of my memories are from seeing him at the rink and countless hours playing hockey with us on Mill Pond. May all the great memories of Bill comfort you during this difficult time .

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Bill Kea, Jr.

February 15, 2020

Bill Kea, Jr.

February 15, 2020

February 15, 2020

Mike Casey(former Ma resident)

February 14, 2020

Mr. Kea,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served as a U.S. Army Paratrooper during the Cold War. Millions of Americans slept safe at night because you and your fellow Servicemen stood ready to defend our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Airborne All The Way!

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Feb

18

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

John C. Bryant Funeral Home

56 Pemberton Road Cochituate Village, Wayland, MA 01778

Feb

19

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Matthews Church

105 Southville Road, Southborough, MA

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56 Pemberton Road Cochituate Village, Wayland, MA 01778

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