William A. Barresi, 76, of Fall River passed away January 21, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of Madeline (Machado) Barresi of Fall River. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Anthony and Nellie (Cuillo) Barresi and had been a lifelong resident of this city Mr. Barresi worked as a Superintendent for the Fall River Housing Authority for 35 years prior to his retirement in 2001. He was active with the former Columbus Little League for many years, was past Commissioner of the Bank Street Armory and when he was young, received the Young Man of the year award. He loved all sports, especially the New York Yankees and the New York Giants, and watching his grandchildren play sports. Along with his wife, survivors include a daughter, Petra A. Carpenter of Swansea, his sons, William A. Barresi, II, Jay Barresi and his wife Michelle and Ponch A. Barresi and his fiance Jen Medeiros, all of Fall River, his grandchildren, Teddy Barresi, Mark Barresi, Chelsie Carpenter, Madison Carpenter and Aubrey Carpenter. Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Tuesday at 8:30 AM from the Boyko Memorial Funeral Home, 709 Broadway, Fall River followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at Holy Rosary Chapel, 120 Beattie St, Fall River. Calling hours will be held Monday from 5-8 PM. Cremation to follow. www.BoykoMemorial.com

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Published by Herald News on Jan. 23, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for William Barresi

16 Entries

Alice Ploude

January 31, 2016

So sorry for your loss. May God bless you all at this sad time. Sincerely, Alice Ploude and Family

Liz Gomes

January 28, 2016

My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. Cherish all the memories.
RIP Billy no more suffering. I am so glad I had the pleasure of knowing you.

nancy wilbur

January 26, 2016

Madeline I'm sorry to hear this sad news. Billy was a great man. Our condolences to you and your family at this time.
Cliff and Nancy

Edward Durand

January 26, 2016

A great guy whom I had not seen since I was kid playing in the Columbus Little League so many years ago. Always had a smile and a kind word. The photo is how I remember him and how I always will.

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January 25, 2016

MADELINE, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU WE WILL ALL MISS HIM.
BEA MENDES

Dave Curry

January 24, 2016

My condolences to the Barresi family.For those of us who were always at Columbus Park,Bill would always be around for us whenever we needed help or advice. R.I.P.

January 23, 2016

Condolences to Bill's family. I spent much of my youth at Columbus Park playing ball and hanging out. Rest in peace old friend.

Bob & Paulette Smith

Deborah M White

January 23, 2016

Deepest Condolences to his family. Was loved by elderly when he worked for housing. Heard so many stories of how good he was at his job. May he R.I.P. and all share memories of him.

January 23, 2016

RIP my cousin. Condolences to the family, he will always have a place in my heart.

Eleanor & Everett Page

Joe Souza

January 23, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Bill,my sincere condolences to all his family,I spent many years with Bill playing ball & just hanging out at Columbus park ,those were great times we shared together.

Joseph Wahl

January 23, 2016

Madeline, so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Our condolences to you and your family. -Joe & Linda Wahl

Chris Lima (Aguiar)

January 23, 2016

Madeline and family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Bill.

Cindi Nowicki

January 23, 2016

So sorry for your loss, may Bill rest in peace now.

Bill Whitty

January 23, 2016

Sorry to learn of the passing of Bill. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed. My condolences to the family.