Greenberg, William “Bill” 85 of Boston passed away on February 10, 2010. He was born in Dorchester to Harry and Sarah Greenberg. Bill graduated from Boston Latin High School and attended Colby College in Waterville ME. He performed his graduate studies at Boston University. Bill enlisted in the US Air Force during WWII and served in the Aleutian Islands.
After college, he worked in product advertising in New York for many years. Bill returned to Boston where he married the late Joanne Lovett. In Boston he continued his work in advertising and sales. Bill enjoyed writing poetry and listening to classical music. He also enjoyed reciting his own poetry at many Boston libraries.
Bill was the husband of the late Joanne (Lovett) Greenberg. He is survived by his brother Robert Greenberg of Palos Verdes, CA. Brother of the late Ruth Greenberg and Naomi Gilbert. He is survived by his nieces Enid Andelman and her husband Joe of Acton and Pamela Greenberg of Washington DC, nephew Roger Greenberg of CA. He is also survived by many great nieces and great nephews.
Service will be held at the Torf Funeral Chapel 151 Washington Ave. Cary Sq. Chelsea, Sunday February 14, 2010 at 11:00 AM. Donations in his memory may be made to the Newbridge on the Charles nursing facility 5000 Great Meadow Rd. Dedham, MA 02026.