William J. Walkowicz Jr.

William "Bill" J. Walkowicz Jr., 53, of Chester, NH, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Parkland Medical Center, Derry. He was born on October 23, 1971, in Lowell, MA, a son of Alice DiStasio Walkowicz and the late William J. Walkowicz, Sr.
In addition to his mother of Lowell, MA, Bill is also survived by his beloved wife of 8 years, Amy (Riley) Walkowicz of Chester; two step-sons, Daniel Burnett, and Christopher Riley with his wife Morgan Riley all of Danville, NH; two step-daughters, Ashley Garcia and Brittany Burnett, both of East Wareham, MA, two sisters, Wendy Walkowicz of Andover, MA, and Diane Rodriguez of Henderson, NV, one brother, John Barnes of Las Vegas, NV, as well as 5 nieces, 4 nephews, 4 great nieces and 2 great nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Jillian N. Walkowicz in 2017. Bill was predeceased by Jagger, Star, Nikomas, Samantha, and Buckey. Bill is survived by his beloved Riley and Zola as well as many grand puppies and grand cats.
Bill was very passionate about his work at the Home Depot and UPS. He was a hard worker and dedicated to whatever role he may have played in each company.
Bill loved his wife, family and home. He enjoyed time together, watching wildlife, fishing, hanging out in the screen room and campfires. Of course with having a home, there is yard work and projects galore. Bill enjoyed working with his hands to get the jobs done. Relaxing by the fire pit at night with a cold Coors and singing so very loudly to the oldies. Bill loved the life working in his yard, enjoying the campfires and shooting darts outside. Bill was an avid Boston Bruins fan.
Bill LOVED to cook and grill. His passion was trying new recipes and listening to Gordan Ramsey. Cooking for his family was a necessity to show how much he loved everyone.
Following cremation, memorial calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from 3 – 5:30 pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry. A Catholic Prayer service will begin at 5:30pm in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society https://www.nationalmssociety.org/.