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WILLIAM SARNIE Obituary

SARNIE, William Anthony Of West Roxbury, formerly of Roslindale, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 13, 2021. Beloved husband of 61 years to Barbara (Gurry) Sarnie. Loving father of William Sarnie and his wife Carolyn of Nantucket, John Sarnie of Marlboro and Susan Sarnie of West Roxbury. Devoted grandfather of Lillie, William, Hannah, Jordan, Michael and Jason. Dear brother of Annette Borsare of Walpole and the late Patricia Kelleher. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Billy was a longtime employee of Boston Municipal Court. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY on Friday, November 19, 2021 at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting Hours Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Interment Mount Benedict Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Good Shepherd Community Hospice, 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459. For directions and guestbook, please visit: gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2021.

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Brian Sullivan

January 19, 2022

Sue,
I am sorry to hear about your Dad. May you have loving memories and may he have eternal peace.
My Condolences to you and your family.

Erin Clancy

November 18, 2021

I'm so sorry for your loss of such a great man.

Jo-Anne McCarthy

November 18, 2021

Dear Sarnie family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Jo-Anne

Carolyn & Dan Cody

November 18, 2021

Dear Sue and family, we are so, so sorry for your tremendous loss...you are in our hearts and prayers...

George Hrubec

November 16, 2021

Sue,
sending a lot of love and positive energy to your whole family during these difficult times. I am sorry I can't be there in person.
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18

Visitation

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

MA

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19

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Nov

19

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Theresa of Avila Church

MA

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2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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