William James

Hill

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours and a celebration of life for William James Hill on Thursday, September 19th from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea, Services for William will conclude in the Funeral Home.

At 74 years of age, William passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday September 13th.  Born and raised in Chelsea, William was one of ten children of the late Willie J. and Susie M. (Jones) Hill.  He was a lifelong resident of Chelsea where he attended local schools.  William graduated from Chelsea High school in1970 and went on to attend U-Mass Amherst and Salem State College.

He worked for many years as a youth guidance counselor, beginning with Project Upward Bound and completing his career with Choice Through Education, both in Chelsea.

In his younger days William was an accomplished drummer, and belonged to the Revere Lancers and Matadors, two well-known area marching bands.  In his lifetime William enjoyed music and watching old movies and was an all-around Boston sports fan following the red Sox, Celtics, and the Patriots.

William is lovingly survived by his beloved daughter Julianna Hill of Revere, and his loving siblings; David K. Hill of Middletown Ct., Andrea Hill of Revere, Karen Iantosca of Malden, Debra Perkins of Plymouth, Darlene Willoth of Malden, Dianne Hill of Dorchester, Beverly Burrell of NH, Eric Hill of Orlando, FL, and Lisa Hill of Haverhill.  He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many extended family members and friends.