March 6, 2023
William B. Cross, of Hull, passed away on January 30, 2023 at the age of 66. Bill was born in Boston, raised in Hingham, and graduated from Hingham High School and the University of Maine. Bill leaves his children, Benjamin Cross and Jenna Cross of Hingham, his brother Dana Otis Cross of New Orleans, LA and his ex-wife and friend Kim Cross of Hingham. He was predeceased by his parents Jay R. Cross and Priscilla R. (Bolles) Cross.
After a brief career in Forestry Management, Bill worked in Purchasing and Claims Management, employed with Kaiser Engineers, Bechtel Engineers, the Shaw Group, and most recently the Mass School Building Authority.
Bill enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid sports fan. He participated in high school football, wrestling, and played rugby for the Worcester, South Shore, and Quincy teams. He was a lifelong sailor and a member of the Hull Yacht Club.
Family, friends, and neighbors are invited to attend a memorial to be held at The Parrot restaurant on Nantasket Ave in Hull March 18 from 2-5 pm. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to Beth Israel Cancer Vaccine and Immunotherapy Research