William Francis Walsh

William F. Walsh Jr. of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and Charleston, South Carolina passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015. He was the husband of the late Shirley Barlow Walsh of Pawtucket. Bill was born in Pawtucket and the son of the late William F. Walsh Sr. and Elizabeth (McGowan) Walsh. He was the owner and operator of Walsh Liquor on Broadway and United States Air Force veteran of the Korean War. After his Air Force service, Bill attended Bryant College and studied business and real estate. Upon retiring from his business in Pawtucket, Bill retired to Charleston, South Carolina. Bill is survived by his children; Carleen Walsh Fuiks and Mathew of Bradenton, Florida, Karen Walsh Meloni and Rod of West Bloomfield, Michigan, William F. Walsh III and Janet of Charleston, SC and Christine Walsh Kelly and Michael of Cary, North Carolina and his nine loving grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Roberta Selsor, Clair Cardin, Betty Hill and the late Helen Kerrins. The funeral for Bill will be 10:00 am Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the Church of St. Leo the Great, 697 Central Avenue in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. In remembrance of Bill, donations may be made in his name to the Ronald McDonald House, 81 Gadsden Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401. For online condolences please visit www.jamesamcalister.com