McDonald, William J., age 84 of Winthrop and Revere passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023.
He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Ann Marie (Andriotti) McDonald and his late parents, William and Eileen McDonald, sisters, Joan Rea, Gail Fernandes and Maureen Leary.
Bill is survived by his sister, Kathleen Gutowski of Revere, niece Maureen Gutowski of Boston, Lisa Fernandes of Cape Elizabeth, ME. Brother in law Jack Fernandes of South Portland, ME. Step daughters Laura Matarazzo of East Boston, Joyce Burns and husband Joseph Burns of Easton. Grand children Kyle Burns and Lyndsey Burns. Also a host of other nieces nephews and cousins including Alex McCallum and wife Wendy and Mathew McCallum, Jack McDonald and wife Karen, and Gary Fernandes.
Special thanks and appreciation go to his nurse Nanci at the Parc at Harborview Winthrop and the Staff at MGH Boston Ellison 12th floor for their exemplary care, kindness, and compassion.
A memorial service will be held at Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, East Boston, on Thursday, May 25th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Services will conclude with a prayer service in our serenity chapel.