Daniel S. "Danny" Williams, a courageous young man from Melrose who battled Osteosarcoma for 2 years, died on Saturday, October 25, 2008, at Children's Hospital in Boston. He was 16 years old.
Danny was born in Malden on March 22, 1992. He has lived in Melrose where he attended The Horace Mann School, The Melrose Middle School and was a member of The Melrose High School Class of 2010. Danny was a member of the Melrose High School Golf Team and the Melrose High School Marching Band. Danny volunteered his time with the Melrose High School junior varsity baseball team keeping score. Danny was an avid Boston sports fan, especially the Boston Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots. During his illness, Danny kept his spirits high while being active in many activities and fundraisers attributed to The Jimmy Fund.
Danny is the beloved and adored son of Stephen J. and Gail M. (Hegarty) Williams. He is the devoted brother of Brian J. Williams of Melrose. He is the beloved grandson of Mildred Hegarty and the late Joseph Hegarty of Malden and Andrew and Mary Williams of Melrose. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours for Danny on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, from 3 to 8 p.m.in The Carr Funeral Home, 1159 Main St. Melrose. Danny's Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at 10 a.m. in The Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main Street, Wakefield. Burial will be at Wyoming Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make memorial donations in Danny's name to The Jimmy Fund, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115 or Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1 Bulfinch Place, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114.