William H Mulcahy

Of Waltham, and previously from Cambridge and Belmont, on March 17th, age 86, after a brief illness. Bill was born to Richard J. and Ezella C. on July 1, 1931 in Somerville, MA. Beloved husband of the late Ruth A. (Doty) for 37 years. Loving brother of Margaret Sawtelle and her late husband, Frank, of Needham, MA and Naples, FL; Paul Mulcahy of Susquehanna, PA; James A. Mulcahy of Arlington, MA; and the late Richard J., Jr. and his wife, Esther, of St. Paul, MN. Loving uncle to Ann Cray and her husband, Ken, of Needham, MA; Peggy McHugh and her husband, Ed, of Dennis, MA; Bill Boyle and his wife, Janice, of Redlands, CA; Rick Boyle and his wife, Pennie, of Intervale, NH, and Christine Matistic and her husband, Ed, of Alexandria, VA. Adored by his grandnephews and grandnieces: James Cray; Tom Cray and his wife, Carol; Carrie Willis and her husband, Jason; Andy Cray and his wife, Annie; Steve McHugh; Kaitlyn Boyle; Matt Boyle and his wife, Anneliese; Brian Boyle and his wife, Brittany; Keith McHugh and his partner, Amanda Wilmsen; and Jack Matistic. Great-granduncle to Owen Cray, Branden Cray, Carsen Cray, Lily Cray, Damen Cray, Brynn Willis, Tyson Boyle and Bradyn Boyle.

Proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps (1948-1951), served during the Korean Conflict as a Staff Sergeant, and was a member of Marine Corps League. Active lifetime member, and past commander, of American Legion Post 156 of Waltham, MA. Past commander of VFW North Cambridge Post. Life Member of Waltham-Watertown Elks, No. 953. Life Member of VFW Post 2152, Waltham, MA.

Retiree of the U.S. Postal Service where he was a letter carrier in Belmont. During his free time, Bill enjoyed spending time at his family cottage in Magnolia, and getting together with his countless friends at the American Legion Post 156. He also volunteered as a driver for Meals on Wheels for several years, was an avid reader, and was a dedicated sports fan. Bill will be greatly missed by his wonderful neighbors, friends and family.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Bill’s life to be held at American Legion Post 156, 215 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 12:30 PM, following a graveside service at Belmont Cemetery, 121 Grove St., Belmont. For more information, please contact Bill’s niece, Peggy at 781-856-3352.

Memorial donations may be made to American Legion Post 156, 215 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02453 or to Friends of Waltham Public Library, 735 Main St., Waltham, MA 02451.

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