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Detective William H. (Bill) Guilfoyle, 80, EGPD (Ret.), of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center on June 10, 2025. He was the husband of the late Martha (Percival) Guilfoyle for 42 years. Born in Warwick, Rhode Island, he lived in East Greenwich for most of his life. He was the son of the late Harry and Gertrude (Sylvia) Guilfoyle. Bill was also predeceased by his sister, Kathleen Watson, his brother, Kenneth Guilfoyle, and his daughter, Karen Courtney. He was the beloved father of Kristine Casey, with whom he lived, and grandfather of Emma and Peter (PJ) Casey, and Ashley Weiss. In addition, he is survived by loving nieces and cousins.
Bill graduated from East Greenwich High School in 1963 and then attended Bryant College from which he earned an Associate’s Degree in Management and Marketing. He later earned an additional Associate’s Degree from Bryant in Law Enforcement and studied Criminalistics at the University of Rhode Island.
From 1966 to 1968, Bill was employed by Raytheon in Inventory Control, and from 1968-1974, he worked in marketing at North American Phillips. In 1972, Bill began a 25-year career with the East Greenwich Police Department, serving part time for two years before going full time. He held positions in Dispatch, Traffic, as a Patrolman, and, finally, as a Detective until his retirement in 1997. During his years of service on the force, Bill participated in two-man pistol competitions with his best friend and fellow officer, Lance Woodward, earning many trophies over the years.
An avid golfer, Bill taught golf from 1985-2020, and was proud to have had the honor of golfing with Chichi Rodriguez. In his younger years, he showed horses, played drums and guitar, and played racquetball. For years, he enjoyed a good cigar and the company of fellow cigar lovers in East Greenwich cigar bars. Bill had an incredible memory and the “gift of gab,” in sharing stories.
All who knew him could attest to the fact that there were no short conversations with Bill Guilfoyle!
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday June 18, 2025 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third St., East Greenwich. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, East Greenwich. Calling hours: Tuesday June 17, 2025 from 5-7 pm at the Fagan Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Rd., North Kingstown UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE HILL – SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME OF EAST GREENWICH. In lieu of flowers donations in his name may be made to HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 www.hopehealthco.org
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Fagan Quinn Funeral Home
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Starts at 10:00 am
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