William P. Gullotti

Mr. William P. Gullotti, of Woburn, formerly of Waltham, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 in his home. He was 73.

Bill was born in Waltham on August 21, 1949, a son of the late Frank and Annette (Landry) Gullotti, and was a graduate of Waltham High School.

In 1980 he married Watertown native Mary C. McCool in Saint Patrick’s Church and the pair made Waltham their home before moving to Woburn four years ago. Together they raised two children, and Bill cherished every moment spent with his four grandchildren.

Bill spent 40 years working as a computer network engineer at the Raytheon Company before retiring.  He was also a dedicated coach for Pop Warner Football and other football, hockey, and softball leagues when his children were young. He was passionate about sports and was a loyal fan of the New England Patriots and all Boston sports teams.

In his free time, Bill enjoyed playing computer video games, and always liked to have a good time. An avid card player, he especially liked kitty whist, and enjoyed playing backgammon. In addition, Bill absolutely loved working on his Boston Globe crossword puzzle every Sunday morning. He will be remembered for his love for his family, his dedication to his work, and his commitment to mentoring young athletes. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his wife Mary, he leaves his children, Nicole V. Semenza (Michael) of Reading and William P. Gullotti, Jr. (Janice) of Hudson; his grandchildren, Sophia, Daniella and Ryan Semenza and William P. Gullotti, III; his brother, Paul Gullotti of Hudson, New Hampshire; his half-brother, Frank Gullotti Jr. of Billerica and several nieces and nephews.

He was also a brother of the late Mark Gullotti.

Family and friends will honor and remember Bill’s life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Thursday, January 26^th from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at 9 a.m. on Friday morning before leaving in procession to Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church, 880 Trapelo Road, Waltham where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m.  Following cremation burial will be in Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 1661 Worcester Road, Unit 301, Framingham, MA  01701 or at https://www.lung.org/