William L. Walsh

William L. Walsh, 82, of Deltona, FL and formerly of Warwick, RI, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Born in Providence, RI, Bill was the eldest son of the late John D. Walsh, Sr. and Rosalie R. (McNamara) Walsh.

Bill is survived by his wife of 45 years, Ann L. (Valenti) Walsh; his son, William L. Walsh, Jr. of Rehoboth, MA, his wife Kelly and their daughters, Lydia and Molly; his son, Michael C. Walsh of East Greenwich, RI, his wife Mallory and their sons, Christopher and Daniel, and a great-granddaughter, Evelyn. He is also survived by his sister, Catherine R. (Walsh) Merolla, and was predeceased by his brother, John D. Walsh, Jr.

Bill served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 30 years. Prior to his service, he was co-owner of B&B Imported Car Service in Warwick.

Bill was a "mustang", meaning an officer who once was enlisted before being commissioned. He rose to the rank of CWO4.

His Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 31, 2022 at 9:00 AM from Wilbur-Romano Funeral Home, 615 Main St, Warren followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Church, 341 Maple Ave, Barrington, RI. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial with Military Honors will be in RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bill's memory may be made to Providence Toys for Tots, https://providence-ri.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=100&nPreviewInd=200&nRedirectInd=3 Or the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation (18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172).