"I never have known anyone like him. His laugh is infectious and he had the uncanny ability to make me not take myself so seriously.Over the past few years every days that I was at work We would have coffee together. We would make fun of each other, call mutual friends on the speakerphone and talk about everything under the sun. The love that he had for his mother and the sheer joy that it gave him to spend time with her was inspiring. The love for his children and the total support that he gave them it was so wonderful. Finding love again what is his biggest hope and when he found it he cherished it. Officer big you will be so missed. I think of you every day? Until we meet again"
In loving memory of
William Joseph Meginnis
January 22, 1968 - February 17, 2021
Retired Police officer, William Joseph Meginnis was granted his angel wings on February 17th 2021.
William was born January 22nd 1968 in Dolton, Illinois where he grew up and followed in his fathers footsteps in becoming a police officer. William served as an outstanding police officer in Dolton, Burnham, and Riverdale. After many years on the force, William retired and moved across states to Arizona to raise his two children Samantha and William Jr. William continued his passion for law enforcement in Arizona by becoming a Capitol Murder Investigator for Maricopa County. William highly succeeded while being an investigator and was recognized for his diligence, hard work, and execution as an investigator.
William had a passion for woodworking since he was young and it was always a hobby of his. William fulfilled his dreams and made his hobby his reality when he created his thriving business, Top Secret Furniture. He loved making custom furniture for customers and especially friends and family.
In 2017 he met his fiancé Alison who he loved and cared for very much. William had a passion for his family, friends, cooking, woodworking, and fitness. He was known as the life of the party and someone who always knew how to make you smile. He had the biggest heart and would do anything he could for anyone in need.
He was preceded in death by his father William. He is survived by his mother Joann, children Samantha and William, the mother of his children Sandy, grandson Valentino, and his fiancé Alison.
Tributes
"Once upon a time, in another life on another job, I met a man. An ex cop from Chicago. We bonded quickly and ?fell in love??not romantic love?but Agape love. We talked every day about our hopes, dreams, kids, relationships, hardships; we shared laughter and tears. Spending time with him reminded me of the hours I would spend in a patrol car with my partner of the shift. The way he loved his daughter reminded me of the way my dad loved me. I left the job on bitter terms but we didn?t leave each other. Whenever we would see each other we picked up right where the conversation left off whether 6 months passed or 6 minutes. When he fell in love again, he was like a little kid; when he became a grandpa...he made some of the most beautiful furniture with a thousand secret compartments that could conceal whatever and you never knew the coffee table had 50 compartments. We we completely, totally opposite in culture, color, politics, religion...every which way you could think. He was my ?brother?, ?cousin? and was one of my soulmates. Last night I got the news that he died. Unexpectedly. Here one moment, gone the next. I?m sitting with a giant hole in my fucked up little heart. Still processing the loss. I ache for those who loved him from family to colleagues. Dying unexpectedly in the year of Covid makes all of this so much harder to bear. He was/is a man worth grieving and grieve we will. RIP Bill. You were a giant and a mensch. May your memory be for a blessing. ?Black Hawk Down?"
"Bill was the epitome of the \"quiet professional.\" He always sought to improve his performance and was never satisfied with the \"good enough\" ethic. His professionalism was exceeded only by his generosity and great heart. He is definitely missed. "
"Billy, you were such a big part of my childhood and life. I will miss you and honor your name forever. You were a friend to all and loved, protected, and cherished your family. The world was a better place with you in it. Rest well my friend. I love and miss you."