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WILLIAM P. POWERS BFD-RET.

WILLIAM P. POWERS BFD-RET. obituary, Roslindale, MA

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WILLIAM POWERS Obituary

POWERS, William P. (BFD-Ret.) Of Roslindale, November 24, 2016. Beloved husband of Dorothy F. (Kilday) Powers. Devoted father of Janet Nichols of Peabody, Donna Casorio and her late husband Richard of Woodstock, GA, Kathy Muise and her husband Gene of Newburyport, and Jeannie Burns and her husband Jack of Norton. Loving grandfather of Kerri Federico, Melissa and Nicole Casorio, Lindsay and Laura Muise, Ashley and Sean Burns, and great-grandfather of Aiden Noah Christian. Also survived by close family members Nancy and Eddie Sonia and family. Funeral from the P.E. Murray-F.J. Higgins George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 9 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John Chrysostom Church, West Roxbury at 10:15 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at the funeral home Monday, Nov. 28 from 4-8 pm. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Expressions of sympathy may be made, in William's memory, to the Mass. State Council Knights of Columbus Charity Fund, 470 Washington St., Suite 6, Norwood, MA 02062. Online guestbook and directions at: pemurrayfuneral.com. P.E. Murray-F.J. Higgins George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617-325-2000

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27, 2016.

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Robert Duerden

December 2, 2016

I was a good friend of the late Paul Clancy, retired Captain, BFD. Years ago, Paul was the maritime Captain of Engine 47, one of the two Boston Fire Boats. Bill was one of the Firefighters who worked the same shift as Paul. I visited the fire boat often and became quite friendly with Bill. He was always ready to explain any piece of equipment I was interested in. I had many enjoyable conversations with him over BFD coffee - strong & black!! I saw him a few times in the following years and he always remembered me.
I was very saddened to read of his passing.
My deepest condolences to Bill's family and many friends.
Bob Duerden
Green Valley, Arizona

Kim Emde

December 1, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Linda Casorio

November 28, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I did not see your dad more than a few times but new he was an awesome person. my prayers are for you all.

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Maureen Ney

November 26, 2016

My thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult transition. Your Dad was a man of true strength, kindness and integrity. He was always watching out for everyone in the neighborhood including my dog Leo. I will miss him sitting in his chair on his porch waving as people walked by. He was always so grateful and proud of his family. He would always tell me "I have a beautiful family." I hope you will take comfort in knowing how much he was loved and how much he loved you . With love, Maureen,Sierra, Dan and Leo

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Nov

28

Visitation

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

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Nov

29

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Nov

29

Funeral Mass

10:15 a.m.

St. John Chrysostom Church

West Roxbury, MA 02132

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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