William J. Schwartz Jr.

FUNERAL HOME

Hurley Funeral Home - Holbrook

127 S. Franklin St. (Rt 37)

Holbrook, Massachusetts

William Schwartz Obituary

William J. Schwartz Jr., of Holbrook, passed away July 28, at the age of 70. Born in Boston, Bill was raised and educated in Quincy. He graduated from Wentworth and retired from Verizon as a manager. Bill spent 21 years in the Mass. National Guard and retired as a Sergeant First Class E-7. He enjoyed boating, and was an avid collector of trains and military and World War II memorabilia. Bill especially loved spending time at the cottage in Kingston with his family. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Mazzola) Schwartz; loving father of Joseph N. Schwartz and his wife Christin of Bridgewater; devoted brother of Robert C. Schwartz of Quincy; dear grandfather of Nicholas, Ella, and Marley. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bill also leaves behind his beloved chocolate lab, Allie. Funeral was held from the Hurley Funeral Home, 127 So. Franklin St. (Rte. 37), Holbrook, Friday, Aug. 1, at 8:15 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at St. Josephs Church, Holbrook, at 9 a.m. Visiting hours were Thursday 4-8 p.m. Interment Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. For online guest book and directions, please visit us at our Web site, www.thehurleyfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Holbrook Sun from Jul. 30 to Aug. 6, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for William Schwartz

13 Entries

August 20, 2014

I just found out that bill passed away. He was a character he will be missed by all.

Shaun Conley

August 6, 2014

Bill was a great neighbor and friend, we had a good friendship. He was always there to help with anything, he would snow plow my driveway every winter. I will miss his friendship, he was a great neighbor and friend, he will be truly missed.

Paul CONLEY

August 5, 2014

Bill was a great neighbor and friend, always remember when I moved here, the first winter there was a bad snow storm so I figure ill just shovel in the morning when it stops, when I woke that morning my driveway was all cleared, and I really didn't even know him because I was new to the neighbor hood. Thru out the 15 years I've known bill we had a great friendship, he was always there for me and my family, I could go on for hours about all the different times he would offer help and advice with anything I've asked. Another example how bill was,, I had a yellow lab and one day in the yard he chewed on a piece of wood and a it was caught in his jaw and he was running around the yard yelping and bill came running out grabbed the dog and put his hand in his mouth and pulled out the piece of wood without even thinking about getting bit. Thru out the years when I would come home from work as I turned onto fern rd. I would always see bill first, either cutting the lawn ( and neighbors lawns too ) or working in his garage, I was truly blessed to have bill as my neighbor but most importantly as my friend. Bill wil b truly missed and I will never forget him.

The Alexander Family

August 3, 2014

We are sorry to hear of your loss. We never met Bill, but Bobby always spoke kind words of him.

JOHN BUCKLEY

July 31, 2014

Bill was one the funniest & greatest guys I ever met, will miss visiting his museum or watching him throwing the tennis balls in the pool for Allie. he was a great friend that left a lot of memories R.I.P Bill.

July 31, 2014

Am having a hard time accepting the news of Bill I will always cherish his incredibly big heart and warm smile as well as our chats at the mail box and in the archives of his dream please forgive me for not coming to his wake. I would prefer to say good bye another way. I have many e mails from Bill that I have saved and will continue . Rest in Peace Bill till we march along again

Stan the mailman

Walt Crotty

July 31, 2014

Great guy to work with.

My famiy will alwsy appreciate his efforts in the blizzard of 1978, (waves, wind and all) he came knocking on the door in the middle of the storm!

July 31, 2014

Mary
So sorry for your loss.We had a lot of good laughs working in garage together.
Condolences,
Brian and Mary DeCoste

July 31, 2014

Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Have many memories of our childhood growing up on Russell St. and summers on Smelt Pond.
Jean Moore

Hand Salute

John (Jay) Suter

July 31, 2014

Mary, I am saddened by your loss as Billy was a great man! I served with him in the 1058TC in Hingham. He was a great mentor and friend when needed; Billy was always there for us! Later, his smile and warm sense of humor greeted you at the doors to Home Depot in Brockton. What a guy and May he rest in peace...

Erin Flaherty-Kaestner

July 30, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kellie Hawes

July 30, 2014

Schwartz Family,
I am very sorry to read of Bills passing. He was a pretty funny guy. I had met him at the Oak Lounge originally and then I would see his smiling face at the Home Depot up the street from me. He was always so helpful when I came in. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

chris lundin

July 30, 2014

So sorry to hear this, Bill was a great guy. Many fond memories of him.

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