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William T "Billy" Ullrich Jr. obituary

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Firtion Adams Funeral Service

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Westfield, Massachusetts

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Oct. 10, 2025

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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William Ullrich Obituary

William Thomas Ullrich Jr, 61, of Westfield, MA, passed October 1st of 2025 in his childhood home. He is predeceased by his father William Ullrich Sr and his mother Sandra Ullrich. He will be deeply missed by his son, Nicholas Marcinowski of Hatfield, MA and his sister, Lisa Slavin of Rocky Hill, CT. He also leaves behind five nieces and nephews; Nick, Katie, Julie, Tommy, and Erin. Billy graduated from Westfield High School and went on to become a well-respected police officer. He started his police career on Martha's Vineyard before returning to his hometown of Westfield Massachusetts as a career police officer. He founded the Citizens Police Academy in the 1990s as a community policing initiative to connect civilians with the local police department. He served many years on the Westfield Police Force before retiring at age 59. Billy loved to work on his cars, enjoyed trying new foods, watching football, Charlie Brown and Snoopy, and being with friends and family. He was a well known figure throughout Westfield and will truly be missed. A wake will be held in his memorial on Friday October 10th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars, with William Ullrich Fund in the memo line, PO Box 382, Westfield, MA, 01086. www.firtionadams.com To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFSB on Oct. 4, 2025.

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