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Bill was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on April 9, 1943, and was the son of the late William C. and Margaret (Sullivan) O'Connell. He attended MIT, where he graduated with both his undergrad as well as his master's degree in Chemical Engineering Practice.
He began his career employed in the plastics department for General Electric for 21 years. He then worked for Custom Resins in Kentucky as well as Nycoa in Manchester, NH. Most recently, he owned his operated his own consulting firm for 15 years until his retirement. Throughout his career, Bill was an active member of the Society of Plastics Engineers, serving as the National President of the Society in 2008-2009.
In his free time, Bill was an avid reader and especially enjoyed the SciFi genre. He loved to listen to jazz and classical music and always looked forward to attending a Broadway Musical show or his annual Boston Pops Christmas concert with his wife. In his younger years, he was an avid cyclist. Above all, his most cherished time was spent with his family who he loved deeply.
In addition to his wife, Louise, he is survived by his two children, Peggi and her husband Doug of Oakridge, NJ and Bill and his wife Cara of Norfolk, VA; his three grandchildren, Lauren, Joseph and Owen. He is also survived by his brother Jerry O'Connell and his wife Mary of NJ; as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Gregory O'Connell and his siter Rosemary O'Connell.
Relatives and friends are invited to Bill's Memorial Service on THURSDAY, February 15th at 10 AM in Courville Nursing Home, 22 Hunt Street, Nashua. Bill's interment will be held privately. Arrangements entrusted to the care of ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua.
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Carol Barry
February 22, 2024
I remember many Bill's contributions to Eastern New England SPE and am saddened by his passing. My sincere sympathies to Bill's wife and family.
Carol Barry, Chair, Plastics Engineer Department, UMass Lowell
Vijay Boolani
February 22, 2024
I had the first opportunity to meet Bill when I joined the SPE ExCom in 2007.He was a man of few words but set goals for the Society and executed them effectively taking all members and Council on board.I had the privilege of staying at Louise and his home in June 2008 and then driving with him to ExCom meeting in Oganquit ,Maine.He was a good friend and mentor to me during my time at SPE HQ. May he rest in peace and continue to share his vast knowledge and experience with the Heavenly Society.
Jim Griffing
February 21, 2024
I have fond memories of the many discussions Bill and I had at SPE executive committee and Council meetings. I especially enjoyed the summer meeting Bill And Louise hosted in Maine. Rest in Pease Bill
Patrick Farrey
February 21, 2024
On behalf of the Society of Plastics Engineers , we are saddened to hear of Bill's passing. Bill was a longtime member of the Society, and a respected part of the organization's senior leadership. His dedicated service to the Society, and to the plastics industry, is but one part of his legacy.
To Bill's wife Louise, his family, many friends and colleagues, please accept our sincere condolences. We will remember and celebrate Bill at our upcoming ANTEC conference next month.
Patrick Farrey
CEO
Society of Plastics Engineers
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