William Welsh

William J. Welsh It is with warm memories and deep sorrow the family of William (Bill) John Welsh announce his passing from cancer at the age of 86 on Monday, March 29, 2010. He was predeceased by his parents William and Marie Welsh and four sisters, Mary, Jean, Helen and Frances. Bill was born October 30, 1923 in San Francisco. He attended Mission Dolores Grammar School, Sacred Heart High School, St. Marys College and University of Georgia Preflight School. During World War II Bill served with and for the Coast Guard and U.S. Navy as an Aviator Cadet. After his travels throughout the East and South he returned home to San Francisco. Bill continued his educational pursuits with his degrees from Marin Jr. College and the University of San Francisco in 1949. At this time Bill married his sweetheart, Nita Durieux; and they were blessed with three children, Victoria, Philip, and Charles. Over the years Bill served as Vice President of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of Patelco Credit Union, Athletic Coach for Notre Dame des Victoires, and Committee Chairman to the Boy Scouts of Troop 351. In 1970 he also served on the San Francisco Grand Jury. Bill enjoyed boxing, playing football, baseball, and was a fan of any other sport and/or event his children and grandchildren enjoyed. After a long career with Pacific Bell Company Bill retired in 1982. Following, he enjoyed the best of two worlds as he and Nita spent their time between their home in San Francisco and their lovely cottage in Carmel. Bill pursued his commitment to education and led a life of service and leadership in his community and his family. He has come to the end of a beautiful life leaving a solid family to continue his legacy of service, leadership, and love. Bill is survived by his adoring wife, Nita Durieux Welsh; daughter, Victoria Di Bono (Peter); sons Philip Welsh (Kimberly, deceased) and Charles Welsh (Alice). He is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Peter and Elizabeth DiBono, William, Philip and Caroline Welsh, and Dylan Holborn-Welsh, as well as his nephew Michael Durieux and nieces Jacqueline Melson and Andrea Brooke. A vigil will be held at 5:00 P.M. on Monday, April 5th at HALSTED N. GRAY CAREW & ENGLISH, 1123 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 6th at St. Brendans Church, 29 Rockaway Ave., San Francisco, CA 94127.