William F. Rowley Jr. Obituary
In loving memory of William F. Rowley Jr. of Peabody, Massachusetts, born in Arlington, Massachusetts, who departed this world on October 3, 2025 at the age of 88. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Paula A. Rowley (Doherty); his parents, William F. Rowley, Sr. and Mary Rowley (Lynch); his daughter Nancy Thomas (Rowley); and his brother Ralph Rowley.
He is survived by: his children, Catherine Durgin (Michael) of Bonita Springs, FL, Christine Cronin (Doug Hynes) of Danvers, Jacqueline Foley (James) of Lynn and William F. Rowley III (Abigail) of Wenham; and his siblings, Phillip Rowley (Janet) and Linda Solari (Robert) of York. He is also survived by his 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Solimine Funeral Home - Broadway (426 Broadway, Lynn, MA 01904). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 9:30 AM and at 10:30 AM.
Donations in Bill's memory may be made to Item Santa Fund c/o Salvation Army, P.O. BOX 847, Lynn, MA 01903. Keep William's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
