WILLIAM W. O'NEIL

O'NEIL, William W. Passed away peacefully, on July 12, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. His beloved wife, Harriet, was at his side at the time of his passing. Bill worked for many years in the banking industry, starting with Bank of New England, and concluding with BankBoston and Bank of America. His career took him around the world, with assignments in Boston, London, São Paulo, New York City and ultimately, Charlotte, where he worked in Global Principal Investments at Bank of America. Bill is lovingly remembered by his devoted parents, William and Gloria O'Neil; his sisters, Marcia Bowen and her husband, C. Joseph, and Carol Higgins and her husband, Kevin. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law, Russell Whittaker and his wife, Marjorie and John Whittaker and his wife, Anne. Bill was a beloved uncle to his many nieces and nephews: Colleen Cross, Sean Bowen, Cameron Bowen, Courtney Bruno, Jayden Whittaker, Sasha Whittaker, Daria Whittaker, and Alexander Whittaker; and great-nieces and nephews, Boyd Cross, Fergus Cross, and Thomasin Alice Fortuna. Born on October 2, 1962 and raised in Winchester, Massachusetts, Bill lived as a child in Rio de Janeiro and returned many years later to Brazil, living in São Paulo for work. He earned a B.A. in economics from Colby College, spent his Junior year in Kyoto, as part of the Associated Kyoto Program, and earned an M.B.A. from Boston University's Questrom School of Business. A gifted linguist, Bill spoke several languages fluently, including Spanish and Portuguese, and was conversational in Japanese and German. His love of language and culture was matched by a passion for travel and flying. Along with Harriet, he explored the world, creating treasured memories in Rio, Kyoto, Rome, Maui, and Hong Kong. For many years, Bill and Harriet enjoyed hosting a traditional Japanese New Year's Day dinner in Winchester, as well as cookouts and lobster bakes at their home in Rockport, MA. Bill will be remembered for his intellect, integrity, warm spirit, kindness, and the deep love he had for his family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to a Visitation at the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., ARLINGTON, on Wednesday, from 4-7 pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, in Saint Agnes' Church, at 11:30 am. Burial will take place at noon time, on Friday, July 18, in Locust Grove Cemetery, in Gloucester. For more information, visit www.keefefuneralhoome.com