William S.

Hart

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William S. Hart of Lexington, Massachusetts.

Bill leaves behind his beloved wife of sixty years, Jean M. Hart of Somerville; his daughter, Catherine Hart, and her husband, Adam Cramer, of Quincy; and his son, Stephen Hart, and his wife, Margaret Hart, of Somerville. He is also survived by his sister, Lorraine Cetto, and her husband, Gene, of Erving, his dear friend Susie Vitiello of Lexington, as well as many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his sweet 15-year-old pug, Maggie.

Bill graduated from Boston College High School in 1956, attended Georgetown University, and later graduated from Bentley College with high honors. Bill received his CPA from George Washington University.

Bill and Jean spent four years living and working in Washington, D.C., before making Lexington their home in 1970. While in Washington, Bill worked for the federal government. He went on to enjoy a long and dedicated career with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, where he served as an accountant for more than three decades before retiring.

Bill had a lifelong interest in politics and was rarely far from the latest political news. He loved sailing his Catalina, named the Tioga after the battleship, Ticonderoga, on which his father served during World War II. He also enjoyed spending time by the ocean and traveling to Italy and France. Bill could be quite particular about his health food, but never declined a cappuccino, vanilla ice cream, or the occasional cannoli.

A private celebration of his life will be held with interment at Westview Cemetery in Lexington.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the MSPCA or the ACLU.