William A. Bray

Bray, William A., 74, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, entered into rest on July 11, 2008, at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband, for over 50 years, to Carol A. (Megnia) Bray, of Quincy. Loving father of Carol A. Rourke and her husband James of Brookline, Kathryn T. Sheehan and her husband George of Norwell, Maria L. Penwarden and her husband Ray of Rockland, Suzanne M. Bray and David Monteiro of Quincy and the late William A. Bray, Jr. Son of the late James J. Bray and Lucy (McGrath) Bray. Brother of Norma Bray of Braintree, Sr. Louise Bray, S.C.H. of Halifax, Nova Scotia and the late James and Stephen Bray. Awesome Papa to Nicky, Brittany, Alex, Jackie, Riley, Katie and Alisiea “pee wee”. Great grandfather of the late Isabella Maria. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bill graduated with distinction from Roxbury Memorial High School. He served as a military police officer in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He then served as a Boston Police Offficer for 30 years. He was a member of the Boston Police Officer’s Association and the MA Police Association. Bill will always be remembered at Christmas time, to family and friends, as the true Santa Claus. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, 386 Hancock St., N. Quincy Thursday at 10:30 AM. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Quincy. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Bray may be made to Fr. Bill’s Place, 38 Broad St., Quincy, MA 02169.