William Earl McVey, age 81, of Peachtree City, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026. Born on February 12, 1945, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, William was the son of the late Thomas McVey and Nina G. (Henry) McVey.
Bill spent most of his adult life in Marblehead and Quincy, Massachusetts before relocating to Georgia in 2026 to be closer to family. He dedicated his professional career to public service, serving with distinction at the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, where he retired on September 30, 2021, as Deputy Chief Legal Counsel. His work reflected a lifelong commitment to integrity, diligence, and service to the public.
He worked his way through law school via Rhode Island Junior College, (now CCRI), before graduating from Boston University in 1974. He obtained his Law Degree from Rutgers School of Law in 1977. Along the way, he unloaded trucks, parked cars, worked in a Liquor Store and never gave up on his dream of becoming a lawyer.
Bill was known for his thoughtful nature, strong sense of independence, and deep care for his family. Though private by nature, he maintained close relationships with those he loved and took pride in staying connected throughout his life.
He is survived by his sister, Nina Carol Anne Tucker of Fayetteville, GA, and by his beloved nieces and nephew; Tracy Tucker Andrews of Fayetteville, GA, Karen Pont of West Kingston, RI, Robert Tucker of Pittsford, VT and Marianne Morra of Seekonk, MA. He also leaves behind his grandniece Michaela Pont and grandnephew Joshua Morra, along with extended family members and friends who will remember him fondly. He was predeceased by his loving sister, Irene Knowles.
Bill had a generous spirit and a strong belief in giving back. In honor of that commitment, he expressed wishes to support numerous charitable organizations and educational institutions, reflecting causes that were meaningful to him throughout his life. He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and enjoyed following all sports and politics and enjoying healthy debates with his friends and relatives. He had traveled extensively in earlier days and enjoyed researching his genealogy and obtaining an Irish passport in the process. He loved a good beer, a good meal and sharing stories with his loved ones.
A prayer service will be held at 11:00am on June 6, 2026, at the Chapel at Gate of Heaven Cemetery,550 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s name to Inspire Hospice, 27 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan, GA 30263.
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