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William
Joseph Mini

William Joseph
Mini, 86, a retired teacher for Malden High School, died
Friday, September 04, 2009 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in
Melrose. Bill was born and raised in Malden, MA. He graduated
from Malden High with the Class of 1940. He enlisted in the US
Navy at the onset of WWII, and served until the end of 1943,
when he was honorably discharged. Bill would further his
education at Fitchburg State where he received his teaching
degree, and later received his Masters Degree from Boston State
College. Bill worked as a teacher throughout his life,
including teaching 18 years and Malden High School. After his
retirement he was elected to the Malden School Committee where
he served for many years.
Bill was very
involved in Malden, joining the American Legion, Malden DAV, the
Italian American Citizens Club, and the Suffolk Square
Association, where he served as President. He also used to
write a column for the Malden Evening News called "Then and Now"
and for the Malden Advocate, in a column called “Reminiscing
with Bill Mini.” In his spare time Bill enjoyed photography,
painting, and enjoying breakfast out with friends. Mr. Mini was
a lifelong resident of Malden.
He was the Beloved husband of Barbara E.
(Spencer) of Malden, devoted father of Ronald A. Mini of
Malden, William Mini of Rochester, NY, Christina L. Berg of
Salem,NH, John S. Mini of Stoneham, and Steven E .Mini of
Malden. Bill was the brother of the late Marie Gramstorff,
Joseph M, Mini Sr, Catherine M. Mini, and Dominic J. Mini, and a
loving grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 9.
Visitation
will be held at Weir MacCuish Funeral Home, 144 Salem Street,
Malden on Tuesday, Sept 8th, from 2 - 6 PM
Funeral
services will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 10:30 A.M.
at the funeral home. Father Paul Aveni of St. Mary's Church will
be officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Dale Cemetery in
Malden.
Contributions
may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute Div. Of
Development, 10 Brookline Pl. West FL 6, Brookline MA 02445
9924
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