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William DePatsy Obituary
West Boylston - William "Bill" DePatsy, 66, passed away April 26th after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on August 18, 1950, in Leominster MA, he was the son of the late William and Celeste (Armillotti) DePatsy. He is predeceased by his brother, Michael DePatsy, and longtime friend, Bruce Peterson.
He is survived by his wife, Larissa Dyan, and her daughter Yevgeniya Pozdnyakova; his two daughters, Juel Cooper, and Lane Pomeroy and her husband Craig. He is also survived by Juel's former husband, Michael Cooper, whom he thought of as a son. Bill was the oldest of five, and the core, of a close-knit Italian family. He leaves behind siblings Debra Quist, Jack DePatsy, and Peter DePatsy.
Bill was a prideful man, who was dedicated to his family, his community, and his country. After graduating from West Boylston High School in 1968, he served six years in the Army National Guard Reserve. In 1972 he joined the Carpenter's Local 107, Worcester, where he worked as a carpenter for 37 years, until his retirement in 2009. He fondly recalled the years he worked with his father and Uncle Henry from 1966-1972. In 1979, Bill built his house that he lived in for the remainder of his life. Bill was a talented, hard working carpenter and completed the construction of his house while working full time. Bill took part in constructing many buildings and bridges in the New England area; to include schools, colleges, and hospitals.
Bill coached youth softball, volunteering for 12 years, and took pleasure in spending that time with his youngest daughter, Lane. Bill enjoyed fishing and, in 2013, was featured on a Chronicle special. Bill took pleasure in going for walks in the woods, and listening to country music. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife. In 2013, they visited Larissa's mother, Marina Afonina, in Russia. Bill was a devoted Catholic and was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for many years.
Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday, April 30th from 3pm to 6pm at FAY BROTHERS Funeral Home, 1 West Boylston Street, West Boylston. The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday May 1st, 10AM, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 111 Worcester Street, West Boylston. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.For directions and online condolence book, please visit:
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Eddie La Vigne
April 21, 2020
Bill and Mike DePatsy were brothers to me. Eddie La Vigne
Ed Connor
April 21, 2020
God Bless you Bill !!
I have you and Michael and your parents in my prayers each day and night.
I will never forget you , my good friend!!
All my love forever,
Eddy the C !!☦
David and Karen Wolons
April 26, 2017
Billy will be remembered in our hearts. He was a true friend for many many years. Glad I was able to visit with him on most recent trip to Massachusetts. He will truly be missed. Our deepest sympathy to all his family.
David and Karen
Donna Truex
April 27, 2017
Bill was a good person and friend. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Donna
Alexandra Bavosi
April 27, 2017
Billy, a great person. You are missed.
Love always cousin Alex, Talia, and Fletcher Bavosi
Shawn & Ellen Smith
April 29, 2017
An honorable, and all around nice guy. He will be missed. Our condolences. Ellen & Shawn
John Granato
May 3, 2017
JACK I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THE DEATH OF YOUR BELOVED BROTHERS. CATHERINE TOLD ME AFTER RONNIE'S PHONE CALL TO HER. OUR FAITH TEACHES US WE WILL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE I BELIEVE THAT. IMAGINE ALL THE FRIENDS AND RELATIVES THAT MEET US AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN. HAVING HAD CANCER FOR 11 YEARS GETS YOU CLOSER TO HEAVEN. This is only a short stay in our earthly life. YOUR BROTHERS WERE GIVEN A GRAND WELCOME BY ALL.
Billie West
May 2, 2017
Deepest Sympathies to the family. Thinking of you during this most difficult time.
Bill Hehir
May 2, 2017
To the family of Bill Depatsy
I want to send my deepest sympathy to you although it has been a few years since we had run into each other he and I went thru basic training together and drove out to Orange mass to weekend drills for a number of years to this day I still remember him calling me budzo and sharing a tent on weekend drills
My deepestsympathy
Bill Hehir
Glenn Egan
May 2, 2017
To all of the DePatsy family, I send my deepest sympathies to you all. I will miss Bill and all the laughs we shared together.
Brian & Susan Kennedy
May 1, 2017
Our deepest sympathies extended to Lane, sister Karen, Larissa and entire family. I will always remember the great times covering Willie, Merle, and Hank tunes at your house in WB. Billy was a natural and gifted piano player. We will miss you. Love, Brian & Susan
Brian Carville
April 30, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the Depatsy family.
John & Debbie Gibbons
April 30, 2017
We are very sorry about the passing of Bill.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the DePatsy Family.
Love,
John & Debbie Gibbons
Nancy (Rotti) Hubbard
April 29, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you. He is at peace, no longer feeling pain.
Monserrate Vizcarrondo
April 29, 2017
Our deepest condolences to all of his family and friends! May he rest in peace...
Verne Murray
April 29, 2017
Jack, Peter and the Depatsy family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you all. I had a lot of fun and fond memories of playing b-ball with Bill a few years back. I enjoyed catching up with him over the years from time to time. You're all in my prayers.
Randi Kelly
April 28, 2017
Dear Larissa and all of Bill's family,
It's so terribly sad that you lost Mike and Bill at the same time. Perhaps they each wanted a companion for the journey ahead.
I didn't know that Bill played the accordion. I would have loved to hear him play!
Mr & Mrs. Russell Harris
April 28, 2017
To the Depatsy family. We are very sorry for your loss. Bill was a great person. We used to see him at softball. He was very good with the softball team. He was outgoing and very friendly. I ran into him one day walking down the West Boylston trail. He talked about his family, his wife and fishing. He also talked about picking mushrooms down the trail which he really enjoyed. I would like to think of him now fishing with his family on a silver lake in heaven. Rest in peace. No more pain.
richard quist
April 28, 2017
So sorry to here of Mike and Billy's passing,They were Great Guys and good friends.My prayers and thoughts are with you.
dotty&john Flanagan
April 28, 2017
With deepest sympathy to the family.
April 28, 2017
To Jack and Family,
With sincere sympathy for your loss. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
- Rhonda Cormier
Eileen and Chuck Strong
April 27, 2017
So, so very sorry in the loss of Billy.
My younger cousin.
To Billy's family we are so very sorry in your loss.
We shall always remember how enjoyed so very much bringing happiness to so many people playing his accordion while his brother Mike played the Guitar
You fought the fight well dear cousin.
God is forever loving you for Eternity:
Thank you for your love.
Eileen, Chuck, Teresa and Chip:
A Grateful American
April 27, 2017
Though our grateful nation mourns with you in your loss, we can only feel a small part of the loss you are experiencing.
Your loved one will always be a part of our country's story. As such, their sacrifice on behalf of our nation will always be honored.
In deepest sympathy.
Marie and Anita Armillotti
April 27, 2017
Mom and I send our love and condolences to your family. God bless.
April 27, 2017
To the DePatsy Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies, heartfelt love and prayers, for the loss of your dear and loyal brother Bill. I will miss him dearly. I will forever keep Bill in my daily prayers.
All my love to you all,
Ed Connor
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