William “Bill” O. Frieswick, 68, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 11th, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Brighton.
Bill was born in Worcester on May 23rd, 1954, and was the son of the late William Frieswick and Barbara (Mitchell) Scilipoti.
Bill was raised in Milford and later moved to Upton. He graduated from St. John’s Prep School of Shrewsbury, Class of 1972. He then went to Bryant University, where he studied Business Administration and graduated in 1976. Bill was the first in his family to earn a Bachelor’s Degree.
He worked at Filene’s and later became a fashion buyer for Bradley’s stores after graduation. He also was one of the first pushcart vendors at Faneuil Hall when it re-opened. Bill was passionate about real estate and first began selling commercial real estate at night in the Boston area. He loved the creative process of discovering and renovating new commercial and residential properties. Bill spent 34 years as a lifelong real estate entrepreneur in the Haverhill area.
Bill enjoyed gardening, cooking, fast rides at amusement parks, antiquing, listening to music, and above all else, spending time with his children. He could always be found at their sporting events.
William is predeceased by his father, William, his mother, Barbara, his stepfather, Sergio Scilipoti, and his sister, Babs Dervishian. William leaves his wife, Kathleen M. (Clark) Frieswick. He was the loving father of Victoria K. Frieswick of Marlborough, Liam R. Frieswick of Boston, Tess O. Frieswick of Washington, DC. He was the brother of Nancy Phipps and her husband Wayne of Mendon, Robert Frieswick of Douglas, and Daniel Frieswick of Dudley. He was the step-brother of Renata Parsons and her husband Doug of NC, and Karen Eisenbiegler and her husband Carl of AZ. He is survived by his stepmother Gail Frieswick and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Bill’s family would like to acknowledge the supportive friendship of Seth and Ruth.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dementia Society of America.
Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are in the direction of the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St., Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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Renata Parsons says
January 14, 2023 at 8:20 pmVictoria, Tess, & Liam,
We are so very sorry that you have lost your Dad. He was a very special man! I will always remember his special laugh and smile. I’m sorry I will not be there to hug you in person. We are thinking of you.
Love,
Renata, Doug, and Deryk
Kathy Bresnahan says
January 16, 2023 at 6:18 pmI am so sorry to learn of Bill’s death. While I didn’t know him well, he always had a smile and a wave when I walked or drove by. The neighborhood will miss his smiling face. With deepest sympathy, Kathy Bresnahan
Phylis Watson says
January 18, 2023 at 8:33 pmPlease accept my condolences to Kathy. Victoria, Liam, and Tess on Bill’s death. I remember Bill coming to Golden Hill School to see Kathy. He was a handsome man and always had a beautiful hat. He was very polite when I introduced myself to him. I’m sure you have treasured memories of you and your family Kathy.