William G. Faria

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William G. Faria – 87, of Lynnfield and formerly from the North End of Boston and Revere, died at his home on Friday, May 22, 2020.
Born in Boston, MA on August 14, 1932. He was the son of the late Carlos P. and Rose (DeBellis) Faria. He was a graduate of Boston English High School; Fitchburg State College and received his Master of Education from Salem State College. Bill was a U.S. Air Force Korean War Veteran, a Staff Sargent serving from 1952-1956.
Bill worked for the Raytheon Corporation, and taught at Lynnfield High School, Shawsheen Tech High School, Revere High School, Malden High School and Mass Bay Community College. He was a beloved teacher of Electronics and Life Lessons!
He adored being a drama coach, serving for more than 25 years on the board of the Mass High School Drama Guild. He loved performing as the Singing Godfather in local nursing homes and family weddings. He was also a member of St. Maria Goretti Choir for more than 20 years. If you met him, he was your friend. Bill made everyone feel loved in his presence and you felt happy. He cherished the amazing number of friendships that he made over the years, along with his large extended families. Bill traveled the world, loved cruising and meeting new people.
He was a resident of Lynnfield for the past 43 years and was Lynnfield High School and North Reading High School sports number one fan. He was also a member of the Friends of the North End and the Sons of Italy.
Family members include his loving wife of 57 years. Carolyn (Addesa) Faria; his son, William Carlos and his wife Ellen; his daughters, Marlene Connelly and her husband David, Nancy Meaney and her husband John, and Janice Gagne and her husband Darrell; his grandchildren, Matthew, Jack, Joseph, Aidan and Lauren. He was the brother of the late Carlos, the late Emily Carten, and Marie Scapicchio. He was the brother in law of Frances Addesa, Domenic Sarcia. Irving Byer and the late John Addesa and the late Rosemary Sarcia.
Funeral services will be private, due to the current COVID-19 situation. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Bill Faria Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Wakefield Cooperative Bank, 596 Main St. Lynnfield, MA 01940. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St. North Reading, MA
www.croswellfuneralhome.com

11 thoughts on “William G. Faria”

    1. The Mondello and Potter families send our deepest condolences. Bill was a great man! He touched so many lives with his loving nature. He will be missed dearly.

  2. With our deepest sympathy from the Lynnfield Catholic Collaborative our Lady of the Assumption and St Maria Goretti parish, parishioners, staff and the Ministry of Consolation our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

  4. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Susan Lioz Levine

  5. Carol and family I am so sad to read about Bill’s passing. My parents loved his company with the rest of the Addesas and Guarinos He will be so sadly missed

    Vida LoPiccolo Tanner

  6. I’m so sorry to hear about his passing he is now resting in peace may god be with you and your family you are all in my prays always remember the good times you had with him

  7. We are very sorry for your loss Nancy. While we did not know Bill well we heard so much about him and we know you. Your wonderful nature and commitment to others are just part of Bill that will continue to shine on.

  8. Carol,Marlene,Janice,Nancy & Billy
    We are so sorry to hear about Bill. Our deepest condolences to you all. He was an amazing person a Wonderful husband & dad. I had two connections with Bill one through marriage and a small world. Bill was an uncle to a friend I grew up with across the street from my childhood home. His legacy will live on in all who he touched. What great stories to remember him. They will comfort you during this difficult time. Hugs and kisses to you all & prayers you find peace with Bill’s passing. Heaven gained another great one. Till we meet again Bill… RIP love Denise & Jerry ❌⭕️

  9. One of my favorite teachers of all times, condolences to the family.

  10. My deepest condolences to the family, I was a student of his in Revere High School.

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