William J. McCabe, 85
Retired Avco-Textron Engineer
William J. McCabe, age 85, a well known and respected Tewksbury resident, died Tuesday evening, January 29, at Lowell General, Saint’s Campus, from complications of a heart attack. His heart attack came at the conclusion of last week's trial of one of the men accused of murdering Bill’s son, John McCabe, who was killed in 1969. In a heart-breaking decision for Bill and his family, a not guilty decision was reached, following Bill’s 42 year search for truth and justice. Bill was the beloved and devoted husband of Evelyn D. (Spellman) McCabe, with whom he had celebrated a 61st wedding anniversary this past June 3rd. He was born in Boston, a son of the late John M. and Helen J. (Doran) McCabe. He was raised Boston. He enlisted into the U.S…
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Melissa Onorato DeVeau
10:21 am on Thursday, January 31, 2013
I was hoping he would have finally had some closure before leaving this life...He died of a broken heart in my opinion. God Rest His Soul and Be Re-United with his son for Eternity ! more ›