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William P Selvitelle 1982 - 1997

William P Selvitelle was born on December 24, 1982 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts United States, and died at age 14 years old on July 10, 1997 in Weymouth, Norfolk County. William Selvitelle was buried at Couch Cemetery Union St, in Marshfield, Plymouth County.
William P Selvitelle
William Philip Selvitelle, William Philip Selvitelle Jr, Billy
December 24, 1982
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
July 10, 1997
Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States
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  • Introduction

    William's father was William P Selvitelle. His mother was Susan and he had a brother, Michael. "Billy" was in high school when his father was summoned to the school because Billy was suffering from "chest pains." William Sr rushed Billy to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth Massachusetts where he died a short time later. Tests conducted at Children's Hospital indicated that he died when connective tissue of the aorta separated and cause internal bleeding. Billy accomplished a lot in his short life. He was a straight "A" student, played trumpet in his high school band, and was a member of the drama club at school. He was also a former Cub Scout and alter boy in his church, chosen citizen of the year in the 5th grade, and a delegate to the DARE convention in 7th grade. In his obituary, Billy's father said "We figure he'd either be the president or a priest. He had big dreams. He just wanted to help people. Billy was a once-in-a-lifetime kid. He was my best friend. Read the obituary at William P Selvitelle: Obituary
  • 12/24
    1982

    Birthday

    December 24, 1982
    Birthdate
    Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    William was caucasian.
  • Nationality & Locations

    William was born in Boston Massachusetts and was a United States citizen.
  • Early Life & Education

    When he died, William was a student at Marshfield High School.
  • Religious Beliefs

    William was an altar boy at Our Lady of the Assumption Church (Marshfield Massachusetts).
  • Professional Career

    William/Billy was a high school student when he died.
  • Personal Life & Family

    William was a straight-A student, played trumpet in the high school band, and was a member of the drama club. Before high school, William was a Cub Scout and a student delegate to the DARE convention in 7th grade.
  • 07/10
    1997

    Death

    July 10, 1997
    Death date
    Connective tissue of the aorta separated and caused internal bleeding.
    Cause of death
    Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Couch Cemetery Union St, in Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts 02050, United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    From the Boston Globe, Boston Massachusetts: Bill had recently returned with his family from a Fouth of July vacation in Washington DC, where he talked of one day becoming president of the United States. "We figured he'd either be the president or a priest. He had big dreams. He just wanted to help people" his father said, adding: "Billy was a once-in-a-lifetime kid He was my best friend." Besides his father, Bill leaves his mother Susan, his brother Michael, his grandparents, Philip and Patricia Spring of Wollaston and Eleanor Selvitell of Dorchester, and several aunts and uncles.
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Did you know?
In 1982, in the year that William P Selvitelle was born, on September 14th, Princess Grace of Monaco (American actress Grace Kelly), 52, died of injuries when her car plunged off a mountain road. Her 17 year old daughter, Stephanie, was also in the car and suffered serious injuries but recovered. It's believed that the accident was caused when Princess Grace, who was driving, had a mild stroke.
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In 1991, he was only 9 years old when on November 7th, legendary basketball player Magic Johnson announced that he had HIV. In 1991, the public was confused about the difference between HIV and AIDS (HIV is a virus that can lead to AIDS) and there was little treatment for either. Most thought that Johnson would die within a year or so. Also, the transmission of AIDS wasn't understood so he had to retire from basketball. Magic Johnson is still alive and well.
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