Wilfred J. “Billy” Blais, Jr., of Methuen, formerly of Malden, April 1st. Beloved husband of Frances M. (Johnson) Blais. Father of Chris Blais of Easton and Wilfred J. “Buddy” Blais, III and his wife Amy of Peabody. Grandfather of Catherine, Hayden and Logan. Brother of Bonnie Modica of New Hampshire. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Billy was raised and educated in Malden and is a graduate of Malden High School. He exceled in Football and Hockey during his high school years and was later inducted into the Golden Tornado Hall of Fame. He worked as a proud member of the Local 22 Laborer’s Union for 30 years. He was an avid golfer and a former member of the Moose Lodge in Malden. Relatives & friends are invited to attend his funeral from the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden on Wednesday April 7th at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden at 10 AM. Services will conclude with interment in Forest Dale Cemetery in Malden. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday April 6th from 4-7 PM. Social distancing protocols are to be followed at all locations.