William “Billy” Settemio passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He was 68 years old.
Born and raised in the Edgeworth section of Malden, Billy was a proud graduate of Malden High School, Class of 1975. He owned and operated the Stadium Café in Malden for more than 20 years before beginning a long and successful career in the oil business. Over the next four decades, Billy worked for several companies and was the person everyone called when the heat went out. He never said no and could always be counted on in a pinch. He recently retired after many years with Cubby Oil.
A devoted member of the Italian American Citizens Club, Billy served on the board for over 19 years, including 10 years as president. He was an active presence at the club—often found sharing a drink, playing bocce, or simply enjoying time with friends. Billy also served on the Forest Dale Cemetery Board of Directors for more than 17 years.
Billy knew everyone—and everyone knew Billy. No matter where he went, he always ran into someone he knew or who knew him. He had a remarkable memory for names, faces, and family connections, and could tell you who someone was related to and what street they grew up on.
Affectionately known as “Uncle Billy,” he left a lasting impression on everyone he met, both in Malden and in Florida. In recent years, Billy and his wife Michele enjoyed their home in Naples, where they quickly built another close-knit circle of friends who became family.
Above all else, Billy was a family man. While he loved his many friends and extended family, his happiest moments were those spent with his wife Michele, his children, and especially his grandchildren. Though he was “Uncle Billy” to many, his favorite title was “Papa.”
Billy was the son of the late Domenic and Beverly Settemio. He was the beloved husband of Michele (Spadafora) Settemio, with whom he shared over 23 wonderful years of marriage. He was the loving father of Amanda Spayne, John Settemio and his wife Krissy, Jaclyn Edwards and her husband Steve, and the late Michael Settemio. He was the cherished brother of Domenic Settemio and his wife Michelle and brother-in-law of Anthony Spadafora and his wife Gina. He was the devoted “Papa” to Nolan Edwards, Kennedy Edwards, and Michael Settemio and the proud uncle to Nick Settemio, Nico Spadafora and Gianna Spadafora. Billy also leaves behind a large extended family and countless friends who will miss him dearly and remember him fondly.
The funeral will be held from the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Saturday, November 15th at 9am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street, Malden at 10am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, November 14th from 4-8pm. Interment will be in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Billy’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org