William Faria, Veteran and Sports Fan

William J. Faria, 87, of Goodyear, Ariz. died Nov. 23. He was born Oct. 9, 1931 in Oak Bluffs to Joseph and Amelia Faria.

Bill served in the U.S. Army from Sept. 1952 to March 1954 achieving the rank of corporal. He was a veteran of the Korean War where he was wounded and received a Purple Heart along with other military honors for his service.

He was a member of the VFW and the Holy Ghost Society in Oak Bluffs, and enjoyed taking trips to the casino and loved following his sports teams: the Patriots, Celtics and especially the Boston Red Sox. He was the Boston Red Sox’s number one fan!

Bill was a great father and provider for his family. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Faria, sons William Faria, PhD, and Graham Faria and daughter-in-law Nancy Faria, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Bill was blessed to have many wonderful friends in Oak Bluffs and the kindness and friendship of Jack and Gwen Dempsey in Goodyear, Ariz.

Condolences for the family may be left at ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.

Jeff Baker, Prospect Maine

R.I.P Billy it was nice working with him at Our Market back in the 70s sad to hear this.

November 29, 2018 - 3:37pm

Michael Friedman , Oak Bluffs Ma

My Condolences to the Faria Family. I am very Sorry to hear of his Passing. He was a Great Man, Loving Father, and True Patriot! I loved talking with him about the Red Sox, Driving thru Oak Bluffs, when he would point out boyhood experiences and history. We were in Awe as Children of his Purple Heart, for his service and wounding in Korea, but as we grew up, we realized why he did not talk much about it. Loved to hear him tell about what it was like growing up in Oak Bluffs, and the Many experiences he had. I loved having Phone Conversations with him when he lived in Goodyear, and he could remember things from long ago, like they were Yesterday! An End of an ERA; of when the Island was a different place. My Condolences To Hazel, Billy Jr, Graham, Nancy, and the Grandchildren.

November 30, 2018 - 12:35pm

Otto, Chilmark

He was wounded in the famous battle of Pork Chop Hill, is mentioned in the book.

November 30, 2018 - 8:19pm

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