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WILLIAM O'NEILL Obituary

O'NEILL, William L. Of Ipswich, William L. O'Neill Jr. 72, devoted husband of Susan M. (Benedetto) O'Neill, died Sunday, May 7, 2023, on the 3rd hole of Ould Newbury Golf Club, cutting short both a life well lived and a promising round of golf. He began an accomplished career in sales with the Wausau Insurance Agency and ended it most recently with the King's Agency. Bill enjoyed a distinguished career that spanned decades. In addition to Susan, his wife of 45 years, he is survived by his daughter, Kathryn A. Fitzgerald and her husband, Michael of Caldwell, NJ; two perfect grandsons, Jack W. and William J. Fitzgerald of Caldwell, NJ; a sister, Karen Nappo and her husband, Dr. Pat Nappo of Hudson, NH; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. His Funeral will be held Friday, May 12 at 9 am from the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home, 6 High St. Ipswich followed by the celebration of a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at our Lady of Hope Church, 1 Pine Swamp Rd., Ipswich. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Beverly. Family and friends are cordially welcomed. Visiting Hours will be held Thursday from 4-7 pm. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to 40 Days for Life, 4112 East 29th St., Bryan, TX 77802. For more information or to leave a condolence, please visit www.whittier-porter.com                         Whittier-Porter Funeral Home Ipswich Massachusetts

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Published by Boston Globe from May 9 to May 10, 2023.

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Sarah Finnegan

January 4, 2024

I am so sorry to hear about Bill. He was such a nice man, and boy did he love his grandsons.

Lee &Donna Their Papillion.Ne

December 9, 2023

Just learned about Bill's death so sorry! He was great follow Wausau friend which I valued. I still recall the fun company reward trips we had over the years. Our deepest condolences

Bruce Berger

September 4, 2023

Bill, RIP, my friend. I enjoyed our times playing football at Penn. You were quite the football player and a great guy. Thanks for bringing those beautiful girls down to Penn from Conn. We had a great time after our freshman game that evening.
Sorry I lost touch but so glad and proud you had a successful career and a beautiful family. God Bless your soul and your family.

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Rosemarie Sartori

May 13, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Chuck Kanelos

May 12, 2023

Bill was a great person who was loyal, truthful and honest. He wasn't pretentious and what you got from him was the real deal. He was a sales legend at Wausau and we had quite a few laughs when we got together. I miss those times and am sad that he has passed. My condolences to Susan and your family.

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Amy Kercher

May 10, 2023

The O´Neills were neighbors of my parents and family for almost 40 years. I baby sat for Katie as a teenager and will always remember how nice Mr and Mrs O´Neill were to work for. My parents both passed away this last year and it touched me so deeply to see them and have their support at the services for my parents.

James Michael Waldron Sr.

May 10, 2023

Bill and I were friends and football teammates at Xavier High School in Middletown CT We graduated in 1968. He led me to work the most difficult summer of my life at the Emhart Foundry in New Britain. We learned a lot together in and out of the classroom. I'm glad that Bill had such a great life and a surprise ending. Hopefully we'll meet again one day.

Rusty & Patty Larson

May 10, 2023

Bill was a gentle, kind man. We are all so sad to hear of his passing. So many happy memories with the Xavier 4 musketeers. Forever in our hearts.
Sincere condolences to Susan, Karen and the family.

Liz Whitty, Xavier High School, Middletown CT

May 10, 2023

Xavier High School extends sincere condolences to the O'Neill family. He is well remembered by the Class of 1968. Bill, his family, and friends are in the prayers of this Xaverian community.

David Pierson

May 10, 2023

To the family of BILL ONEILL
My condolence I was a member of the Xavier class of 1968 and was a friend and actually Bill was in Mercy's King and I with Rusty Larson and I. Wonderful memories. Dave Pierson Xavier class of 1968

Patricia Larson

May 10, 2023

Remembering those wonderful high school days with the 4 musketeers of Xavier.
Our deepest and sincere sympathies to Susan, Karen and family. Bill was an amazing, loving, gentle man. Forever in our hearts.
Rusty & Patty Larson

Bob and Nancy Mooney

May 9, 2023

Dear Sue and Katie and family, We are devastated to hear of Bill´s passing. What a shock! Our hearts break for you. He was such a sweet guy who loved his family so much. Sending much love to you all... Bob and Nancy Mooney

Joseph Savio

May 9, 2023

Worked with Bill for many years. I was proud to have him as a friend. When I was at a low point in my career, Bill was there for me. With his friendship and advice and sense of humor I ended up in a better place. I will never forget him or his kindness! Rest in piece Bill. Hopefully we will meet again. I bet there is a great golf course up there. Can´t wait to play a round with you.

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