William Masionis

William Arthur Masionis, 87, of Hopkinton passed away Jan. 26 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Joseph and Celia (Cella) Masionis and husband to Delores (Morazzini) Masionis for 63 years. Bill was a police officer for the Town of Framingham, retiring as a detective sergeant in 1985. He served his country honorably with the Navy from 1956-59.

In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by three children, Cheryl Pounds and husband Bradley of Milford, William G. Masionis and wife Susan of Dennis, and Peter Masionis of Milford; nine grandchildren, Rylin, Brendan and Sydney Pounds, Jenna Young and Derek Masionis, Kaitlyn Masionis, Marissa Bridges, Ashley Maldonado and Julia Rendon; four great-grandchildren, Riley, Emma, Xander, Isabella and Gabriel; sister Diane Page of Kennesaw, Georgia; brother Michael Masionis and partner Frank Forest of Shirley; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Stevan Masionis.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m. in St. Cecilia’s Church, Ashland. Visiting hours will be held Thursday from 4-7 p.m. in the Matarese Funeral Home, Ashland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s name to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.

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