William F. Pettengill (affectionately known as Sweet Pea) of Chelsea passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 85 after a long illness. He was pre-deceased by his loving wife Mary (Pitts) Pettengill, his parents Jim & Anna Pettengill, his brother James & his wife Yvonne.

He is survived by his son Michael Walsh, his wife Nancy, his grandchildren Connor Walsh, Taylor Walsh, her partner Tomas Gates and soon to be great granddaughter Ruby Elizabeth. He is also survived by his sister Claire Ellis and her husband Mick, his brother-in-law Arthur Pitts and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Bill was born in Malden but grew up in Everett.  He went to Everett schools and attended Everett Vocational high school where he was an outstanding athlete, Captain of the basketball and cross-country teams.

He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Berlin crisis. He held many jobs over the years, which included employment at Purity Supreme, U.S. Gypsum, the city of Chelsea as a trash truck driver and beloved crossing guard.

Bill was outgoing, had many friends throughout the years and most importantly he enjoyed life.  He was a former member/bartender of the Chelsea Irish club. Also, a past member of the Chelsea Moose Club, Chelsea Masons Lodge, Chelsea Elks Lodge, the Cary Square Social Club and the Beachmont V.F.W. Post #6712.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA on Wednesday, March 19, from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Service in the Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M.  Bill's Interment will take place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne at 2:00 P.M.

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