Born April 3, 1931 he was raised in Harwich where he bacame a well respected advocate for his community. After graduating from Harwich High School, Billy enlisted in the United States Army in 1952. He served with the 1290th H/C Co 79th EC Bn serving overseas during the Korean Conflict. He rose to the rank of Sergeant and was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, the United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. After his honorable discharge in 1954, Billy returned to his beloved Harwich and joined the Harwich Police Department in 1960 where he served as a patrolman and was promoted to Sergeant by Chief John Raneo in 1966. After meeting and marrying our mother, Pauline, our father became a well respected hard working dedicated Postman in the Town of Orleans for over 25 years until his retirement in the early 1990's.
Billy was a talented baseball and basketball player often having his name in the newspaper for game winning shots and basketball skills during his years at Harwich High School. He was a very devoted family man. There was nothing in this world that meant more to him than his family, especially his grandson William, who he went above and beyond for. Billy loved fishing, driving to Shaws, White Hen, and CVS, and visiting and talking with friends. What people will miss the most about our father will be seeing him sitting in front of his home watching and waving to all of the cars that passed by.
He is survived by his daughters, Paulette Ramos (Rob), Allysia Roderigues, Holly Hollis (the late Bob) all of Harwich and April Roderigues of Linwood; his son, Colby Roderigues (Quiyesha) of Northbridge; his grandchildren, Taylor (Keith), William, Sophia, Jacob, Noah, Hailey, Vincent, Brendyn, Jayden, and Arianna; and his niece Danielle Beard and nephew William Beard of Omaha, NB. His extended family includes the Dutcher's and Baker's and many many friends.
Visiting hours will be held at the Doane, Beal, & Ames Funeral Home, 260 Main St., West Harwich on Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 5-8 PM. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Monday, December 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Island Pond Cemetery, Harwich.
All are welcome to attend a reception after the graveside service at Buncey's Sport Bar in South Dennis.
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