William H. Johnson

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Visitation in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere on Saturday, January 31stfrom 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., for William H. Johnson, who died quietly at his home in Revere on Monday, January 26th following a steady decline in health. He was 84 years old. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be private.

Billy, as he was known to all who knew him, was born in Boston on July 30, 1941 to his late parents, Henry Johnson and Mildred (Broderick) Johnson. He and along with his only sibling Paul was raised and educated in East Boston. He attended Boston English High School and was a standout athlete during his time in high school. He lettered in both basketball and football. Billy was an alumnus of Boston English High School, Class of 1959. He began a career in the construction industry and worked as a laborer for Local #22 for over 40 years. He was able to provide for his family and made a good living. He was generous and loving, not only known for his tall stature but as a hard-working man, that loved to cook, had great pride in dressing neat and being well organized. Billy was a husband, father and grandfather, he was affectionately known to all his family as "Pops".

In his free time, he enjoyed watching sports specially his "Favorite UConn Connecticut Basketball Girls", doing crossword puzzles. He was often out on his patio taking in the sun. His favorite season of course was summer, but whatever the season, a sunny day was a good day. He was also a proud friend of "Billy Watt". He enjoyed over 30 years of sobriety in the Sunshine State of Florida. His love for his family was extraordinary and obvious.

He is the beloved husband of Josephine M. (Modica) Johnson of Revere. The loving father of Mark H. Johnson and wife Robin of North Andover, William M. Johnson and wife Michelle Suarez of West Palm Beach, Florida, John A. Johnson and wife Rita of Whitman and Allison Clark of Plymouth. He is the cherished grandfather of Mark W. Johnson of Revere, Megan Miraglia of Saugus, Erinann Johnson and her partner Philip Witham of Stoneham, Olivia R. Johnson of South Boston, Ashley Wedge, Corey Wedge, and Jenny Wedge of Plymouth. He is the great grandfather of Aidan, Ronan, Charlotte, Addison, Audrey, and Jack. He is the dear brother of the late Paul F. Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place Memphis, TN 38105.