William Shirtcliff, 89 of Medford, MA, died peacefully at his home in Medford on Friday.
He was the beloved husband of the late Stella A. (Rozanski) Shirtcliff and devoted father of William and Patricia Shirtcliff of Medford, Donna Gannon of Revere. Loving grandfather of Chris and Joshua Shirtcliff, Jillian (Shirtcliff) Carter. Great grandfather of Isabella and Christopher Shirtcliff. Brother of the late Walter Shirtcliff of N.C.
Born in Sommerville, NJ, he was the son of the late William E. and Josephine (Bertotonzo) Shirtcliff. Following service in the U.S. Navy during World War II he settled in Medford where he lived for over 50 years, working as a machinist until his retirement.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Tuesday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner Street, Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Visiting hours Monday 4 thru 8 PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.