HARDY, William J. Of Needham, formerly of Somerville, January 27. Beloved husband of Barbara M. (Parsons) Hardy for 60 years. Cherished father of Susan Nichols and her husband John, Barbara Gouthro and her husband Dennis and William Hardy Jr. all of Needham, Mary Ann Nuzzo and her husband Anthony and Kelly daSilva all of Dedham.
Devoted grandfather of Christopher and Matthew Nichols, Dennis Gouthro, Michelle Nuzzo and Peter and Lauren daSilva. Great grandfather of Marilyn Nichols. Son of the late Walter H. and Mary T. (McDermott) Hardy.
Brother of John Hardy of Wakefield, Mary O'Brien, Alfred Hardy and George Hardy all of Somerville, James Hardy of Medford, Francis Hardy of Bellingham and the late Walter, Edward and Robert Hardy and Irene Miscavage.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty and Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave (exit 19B off Rte 128) NEEDHAM Saturday at 8am. Funeral mass in St Bartholomew Church, Needham at 9am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in William's memory to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 186 Highland Ave, Somerville 02143-1507. Late retired employee of the MBTA, WWW II US Army Veteran.