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Jean Sorensen (Spalluzzi)
February 20, 2019
He was always "Billy" to me. I remember him when he visited the Guidetti's. We were all kids then,
March 16, 2013
A great memory...Bill and I at our first radio job, WBET in Brocton..broadcasting all night..."New Year's Eve with Tom and Bill"...an all request show with our hard working wives seeking out and handing us the records. That was 1954..Bill and I worked together frequently over the years..and laughed over that show a thousand times...He was a great guy and a pleasure to be with....our thoughts are with his wonderful family. Neil and Ruth MacNevin (Tom Evans)
March 16, 2013
A great and distant memory...Bill and I at our first radio station, WBET, Brocton.."New Years Eve with Tom and Bill"..We took requests and broadcast all night as our wives searched out and handed us the records.. Whenever I met with Bill after that we would laugh and reminisce about it. That...was New Years 1954. I worked with Bill many times over the years... A lot of memories of a wonderful guy.
Steven Krueger
March 13, 2013
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I met him on Circuit Ave.on the Vineyard in the 1980's. He was a great guy who was very down to earth. My prayers go out to the family.
Regards,
Steve Krueger
Dick & Joan Marshall
March 4, 2013
A former Duxbury neighbor and recent neighbor in Pine Lakes, here in N. Fort Myers. We had a good time playing Bocce. Our best to your family.
March 4, 2013
As kids, we loved your record room and the love beads hanging from the ceiling in the Framingham house. Always smiling, taking pictures and being cool. We'll miss you and your sense of humor. Love, Janice Herget King
rich cerasale
March 3, 2013
To the O'connell family sorry about the loss of bill.watch bill doing sports on channel 56 in Boston for years. He is going to be missed in the Boston sports community rich cerasale
March 2, 2013
I grew up in Boston, and vividly remember Bill as a sportscaster on the Boston channels 5,7 and 56. Upon retiring in Pine Lakes, I was surprised to see Bill, as he was immediately recognizible. I will miss talking to him in the mornings while he was walking Sadie (from his golf cart). He will be missed dearly in Pine Lakes. Bob & Karen Konetzny
Gisele & Dick Jackson
March 1, 2013
Bill O"Connell & Carolyn,The lovely couple/ neighbor whom I've known since 1997/98, So sorry to hear about Bill,.. My sincere condolences to you Carolyn & family, You have all been on my mind and prayers. God Bless, Gisele & Dick Jackson 44K
Gerry Fernandez
March 1, 2013
Bill O'Connell was a good man. He was really nice to me when I was a young man growing up. My brother Michael worked with Mr. O'Connell at Channel 5 and I met him at the station. He took the time to talk to me and made me feel important. His attention made a strong impression on me because my dad had died recently and I was in real need of encouragement. Mr. O'Connell came to several of our family gatherings along with John Henning and that made us all feel special. Later when I worked on Martha's Vineyard a as waiter he stopped by and made a special effort to tell my boss how great our family was. I was so proud. My prayers are with you all as you mourn the loss of a great man. God just added a first round pick to his team of angels in heaven.
Alec and Andrea's mom
March 1, 2013
My sincerest condolences to all of you. Alec and Andrea will certainly miss their grandpa. I'm glad that Alec was able to spend some time with Bill over the winter break.
Sharon & Ray Rondeau
February 28, 2013
I am a native of Boston and retired to North Fort Myers in 2004. I joined our Pine Lakes Bowling Assoc. and saw a man that I thought looked familiar. I had the chance to view his name and saw it was Bill O'Connell. I immediately remembered him as a sportscaster on the local Boston channels. I did talk to him about Boston and he only bowled one year after that. I would see him driving his dog around in the golf cart a few times after that. My condolences to Carolyn and their family.
February 28, 2013
I have fond memories of your family. my sympathies to you on the loss of your husband and father. I used to sit for you when you lived across the street in Norwell so cool to watch your dad on the 11 o'clock news at that time. a very lovely man so talented. cindy harlow barcellos and david,darcy and leslie
Gregory Aghjayan
February 28, 2013
I always felt excited and thrilled as a child during the early seventies knowing our family was heading over to Bill's home for dinner and fun times. I looked up to him because he was so interesting and adventurous and also my dad's best friend. I admired his spirit of the wild, and his example of all around professionalism. Billy had a gentle old school soul full of integrity and passion for family and friends and the great outdoors. Such a cool guy who will be greatly missed but remembered forever. Rest Billy.
Bill with the love of his life ...
February 27, 2013
Bill & Calina, his mother-in-law
February 27, 2013
Bill and daughter, Deidre at the Jerry Lewis Telethon
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ANNE MINTZ
February 27, 2013
I was very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was quite the man.I know in time you will find peace and comfort with all yuor wonderful memories.
Kris and Dave McKee
February 27, 2013
Deidre and Matt your Dad was so proud of both of you. Uncle Billy we loved you and will miss you. So many wonderful family memories will be with us forever. Know you'll enjoy discussing Celts and Pats with my Dad.
February 27, 2013
I knew Billy as a child when he visited relatives on Seaview Street in No. Plymouth, and later he married my cousin, Carolyn. My sincere sympathy go out to Carolyn and the her family. Carolyn, didn't the Hurle Hurlers have fun. Jean Sorensen. Formerly Jean Sance
Manon Quane
February 27, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
February 27, 2013
I enjoyed working with Bill in the 1980s at Ch.7 in Boston...a real genetleman and a true New Englander...I even remember a fun promo we did together...a fine man who will be remembered fondly by so many.
Harvey Leonard, Natick, Mass.
frank shorr
February 26, 2013
patience of a saint - he was "saddled" with many of us starter producers...
rest peacefully Bill
dave and betty rodman & family
February 26, 2013
Remembering allbthe good times our families shared together. Happy days at the Vineyard and many delicious dinners at Ft. Myers,... we will miss you Bill. Betty& Dave Rodman
Joy Randi & Tedd
Karen Aghjayian Robinson
February 26, 2013
Bill -I know my Dad is there to meet you ...as a young girl you took beautiful pictures and landed me my first modeling job...even though that was short lived you were always an Uncle to me. I have such fond memories of all of us on the Vineyard. I remember one particular time when I so much wanted a dog and you comforted me totally understanding my hearts desire. I will forever remember your twinkling eyes and large smile I love you and you will always have my heart
YOU are the Sun in my eyes ...
Deidre (O'Connell) Diodati
February 26, 2013
I love you Daddy ... You were always my HERO and in the end, I never felt closer to you. It has been my honor and privilege to be raised as your daughter ... and even though we did not share any genes, we were alike in spirit and personality ... some even said in looks. I will forever see you in the sky and in the Sea ... a soaring bird, a crashing wave, a shell or a stone on the shore ... and always in my heart. XXXOOO
Michael Fernandez
February 26, 2013
Bill gave me my first shot at sportswriting/producing back at the original channel 5...WHDH-TV on Morrissey Blvd and watched out for me every minute we worked together. He was my very good friend/uncle/big brother for which I will be eternally grateful. Love ya Bill. I will miss you always.
Bob and Andi Clark
February 26, 2013
Our condolences to the family of our friend and former colleague, Bill.
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