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William Kahakalau Obituary

William E. Kahakalau, of Weymouth passed away suddenly at South Shore Hospital on Monday, June 28, 2010 at age 66. Born in Boston, where he was raised and educated, he graduated from Boston Technical High School and served in the Air Force. He worked at Bradlee's and College Town, then for Kemper Insurance in Quincy and retired from Arbella of Quincy in 2009. After marrying in 1986, he moved to Quincy then to Weymouth in 1994. William was an Elvis fan, a sports fan and enjoyed yard sales and flea markets. The beloved husband of Cathie T. (Wiley) Kahakalau of Weymouth, he was the loving father of Joyce Kahakalau of Quincy; dear brother of Diane Stango and her husband Don of NY, Barbara Zahran of OR and the late Bobby Kahakalau and Joanne Shinn and is also survived by his mother-in-law Rose Wiley of Weymouth. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, July 2 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Dennis Sweeney Funeral Home, 74 Elm St. Quincy Center. Family and friends are invited. On Saturday there will be a funeral service at the funeral home at 10:00 a.m., followed by burial at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. For directions and online guest book, please visit dennissweeneyfuneralhome.com. 617-773-2728

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Jul. 1, 2010.

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Anne Cusick

July 4, 2010

Cathie

I'm very sorry to hear about Billy. I remember many good times back at Kemper and have very fond memories of him. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Anne

chuck & Deb Walter

July 3, 2010

Cathy
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are with you and we both love you.
Chuck & Deb Walter

Jeanie Aylward-Ballou

July 2, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Betty Rich

July 1, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

July 1, 2010

Cathie,

I was so sorry to hear about Bill. We shared some good laughs at and about Bradlees.

Dolores G.

Susan DeMasi

July 1, 2010

Hi Cathy,
I'm so sorry hearing about Billy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

Sue DeMasi

Ku Kahakalau

July 1, 2010

Aloha Kahakalau Family - Although we were never able to meet cousin Bill in person - we would like to send our sincere condolences on his passing to the entire family and let you know that our aloha and our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Me ke aloha menemene (with deepest sympathy) Ku, Friedl (mom), Robi (sister), John (brother), 'I'ini and Polani (daughters) Kahakalau

Janice Landy

July 1, 2010

Cathie,
My deepest sympathy on Billy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time..

Joan Kahakalau

July 1, 2010

Dear Kahakalau Family,
My deepest and most sincere sympathy. Although I can't be with you, know that I grieve for my cousin right there by your side. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely and with much Aloha, Cousin Joan

Joan Kahakalau

July 1, 2010

Dear Kahakalau Family,
Although I can't be with you in person at this time of such sorrow, know that I stand right by your side in spirit. As Bill's Cousin I grieve his passing with you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Sincerely and with much Aloha, Joan

Barbara

July 1, 2010

Thank you Mr. Kahakalau for your service, rest in peace.

Denise Anderton

July 1, 2010

Cathie,

I am so sorry. Billy will remain in all our hearts and thoughts.

Rose Jackman

July 1, 2010

Cathie, my condolences and love are with you. I am so very sorry. I know he was the love of your life. You have many wonderful years together and memories to keep you strong. God bless, All my love Rose

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