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William J. "Bill" TOBIN Jr.

William J. "Bill" TOBIN Jr. obituary, Holbrook, MA

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William TOBIN Obituary

TOBIN, William J. Jr. Age 79, of Holbrook, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully, Monday, March 18, 2024, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Milton, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born in Medford to the late Ann A. (Hogan) and William J. Tobin, Sr. Raised in Arlington, he was a graduate of Arlington High School, Class of 1965. He earned his Bachelor degree from Curry College in Milton in 1972. He lived in Holbrook for seventeen years, previously in Quincy for many years. Bill was proud to have served in the United States Air Force during the early 1960s with the 4780th Supply Squadron (ADC). Bill was employed as a probation officer at Plymouth District Court and had been retired for many years.

Beloved husband of the late Patricia M. (Barry) Tobin. Devoted brother of Gerard W. Tobin and his wife, Katherine of Scottsdale, AZ. Loving uncle of Hayden W. Tobin and his fiancée, Grace Kennedy, of Brooklyn, NY, Harrison R. Tobin of Flower Mound, TX and Matthew Sloat and his wife, Kathleen of Holbrook. Bill is also survived by many dear cousins, including Edward Poirier of Needham.

At the request of the family, services were private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's memory may be made to Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors, 9845 E. Bell Road, Suite 130, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 or

www.homesforwoundedwarriors.com

Arrangements were under the direction of the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, QUINCY. You are invited to visit

www.thesweeneybrothers.com or call 617-472-6344.

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 20 to Mar. 24, 2024.

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Beverly Oriolo-Tabb

October 20, 2024

Billy was my first true love - and I will miss him for the rest of my life. I met him when I was 28 and I am now 65. I am so sorry I wasn't able to say good bye. I will love your forever and always,
Beverly

Beverly Oriolo-Tabb

July 3, 2024

I will miss you always

Joe

April 24, 2024

Will miss seeing him riding his bike up & down Belcher. Had great conversations over the years, his smile and quick wit will be truly missed. May he rest in peace and always know he was one of a kind..

Laurie

April 18, 2024

I was in shock when I heard this !! I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Bill was one of my regular customers at work ! I enjoyed talking with him and enjoyed his company! He will be missed ! May he rest in peace with the angels with a good martini !

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

March 22, 2024

Thank you for your military service to our nation. May you rest in peace.

Michael C Rivera

March 21, 2024

Thank you for your service to country Sir. Job well done and now it is time to Rest In Peace. May God Bless you.
VFW Post 1012 Medford, MA.

Dick George 101st Airborne Division

March 21, 2024

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

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