William F. "Bill" Judge

Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly. Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile! Hampton- Bill passed peacefully with his daughters, Lisa and Jessica, by his side on Saturday June 8, 2024 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Originally from Everett, MA, Bill re-located to Wakefield in 1978, with his then-wife Debbie (Reed) to start a family and pursue his career. Bill had two daughters, and never missed an event for them; from super hot swim meets for Lisa to ice cold hockey rinks for Jessica, he was in the stands every weekend. When he wasn’t cheering, though, he was keeping stats on his daughters – don’t worry, he would tell you, “data is my thing”! He started his career with New England Telephone in 1970 and after a brief stay with the company, he gave his notice to hitchhike across country with his best friend, Kevin Abelli, to gain “real world experience”. He went back and received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering and then obtained his master’s degree at Northeastern University in Business Administration while raising his family. He remained with New England Telephone, through numerous mergers and name changes, and was Vice President of Engineering at Verizon during 9-11. Bill had tremendous responsibility during the tragedy in restoring all communication to downtown Manhattan. He was stationed at the site of the towers, and remained in this position until he retired in 2008; he purchased his first sailboat then, and never looked back. Bill traveled each year from Newburyport, MA to Florida, the Bahamas, the islands – and anywhere he could find warm water and sunny skies. He met many lifelong friends through his travels, including those at the dock in Newburyport, and spent many years on the boat with his girlfriend, Judi Walton, and his sidekick, her dog, Skittles. Every year he made sure to find a way to get his grandkids to warmer weather with him and share his love for the water, sailing, and zest for life. Bill was loyal to a fault and the most devoted friend you could ever have. He would truly show up for anyone, anytime – and if you were his friend, you knew you had one for life. During his younger years, Bill was an avid motor cross racer, taught sailing lessons, raced sail boats, and worked at Firestone Tire. He worked construction and building and loved to share stories about climbing telephone poles with barely a safety line; his family would tell you, if it was dangerous, Bill would try it! Bill was an amazing brother, father, father-in-law, grandfather and friend. His siblings; Chris, Frank, Jeanne and Rick all looked up to him. There was not a day that he was not trying to convince them to come down to the boat or hop on a plane to Florida. Life was a party to him and he wanted everyone to enjoy it as much as he did. Bill truly was larger than life and wanted everyone around him to enjoy each day as much as he did. From summer parties on Woodville Circle to backyard bocce tournaments that seemed to never end; from fishing trips, to favorite restaurants, to vacations all around the world, Bill believed life was a party – and everyone was invited. Whether it was “world famous”, or simply “the best you’ll ever have”, Bill made sure to share the finer things in life with everyone he loved – and in truly Billy fashion, his wish was to have those he left behind celebrate, not mourn, and have a party, not a funeral. We hope you can join us to celebrate his life; and please dress as Bill would have expected – his parties were never complete without his Hawaiian shirt and boat shoes. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Ruth Judge, and his younger brother, Frank. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa (Brian) Arakelian of Hampton, NH and Jessica (Jaret) Cox of Buxton, ME; his siblings, Chris (Joe) Castronovo of Wilmington, MA, Jeanne (Jerry) Mace of Sanford, ME, Rick (Laurie) Judge of Haverhill, MA as well as his four grandchildren, Brady and Mason Arakelian and Madison and Maci Cox. He is also beloved by innumerable nieces, nephews, cousins, additional family and friends. Visiting hours will be held from 5PM to 8PM on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home- Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. A Celebration of life party, at Bill's request, will be held at The All American Tavern, 34 Bridge Road, Salisbury, MA on Thursday, June 13, at 5PM. Attire is Billy Boat Casual for all events!

William F. "Bill" Judge

July 17, 1949 - June 8, 2024