LACEY, William Jay of Chelsea, formerly of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 9, 2025  in the Massachusetts General Hospital after a long battle with lung failure.  He was 75 years old.  Born in Malden, William graduated from Malden High School, Class of 1967. After graduation, Bill joined the U. S. Army and became a radio operator. Upon completion of his 4 year tour of active duty he joined the Army Reserve for an additional 2 years. Following his military career, Bill became, with determination and perseverance, a Certified Master Pipe Fitter and worked for Sellers Oil, Goldberg Oil and Arlex Oil.

Bill, during his early years, enjoyed summers at the family house in Oxford, Maine. There he would fish, play horseshoes and do some awesome barbecue grilling. He also enjoyed Patriot's games and was an avid coin collector.

Bill was the dear son of the late Paul Lacey and Esther Burgess; the beloved husband of Mary L. (Fay) Lacey for over 53 years; the dear and devoted father of Tracy Hornsby and her husband, John, Jennie Marra and her husband, Jesse and Scott Lacey and his companion, Jessica Trudeau; loving "Papa" of Rachael and Ryan Hornsby and Ashley and Lily Marra; devoted brother of Paul Lacey, Patricia Clarkson, Steven Lacey, Nancy Bradley, David Lacey and the late Susan Loder, Arvid Lacey, Kathleen Durfee, and Christopher Lacey.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend William's visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home,  65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 4-7 p.m.  His funeral services will be on Wednesday in the funeral home at 10 a.m.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in William's memory  to any Veteran's organization would be sincerely appreciated.  Parking with attendants on duty.