In Memoriam : William Spillane

William Spillane William J Spillane - age: 79
(June 14, 1932 to January 26, 2012 )
Resident of Lakewood, New Jersey

Visitation Information:
Visiting Sunday January 29 from 1-5 pm
Mass of Christian Burial Monday January 30 11 am
St. Martha's Church, Point Pleasant

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to NJ Fireman’s Home, 565 Lathrop Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005 or the Manasquan VFW 30 Ridge Avenue Manasquan, NJ 08736.

Obituary:
William J. Spillane, 79 of Lakewood passed away Thursday January 26 at the Fireman’s Home in Boonton, NJ surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Harrison, NJ and graduated from Harrison High School. He was a 16 letter man in high school, the first recipient of the Fred L. Coggin Trophy and a member of the 1950 junior national championship team Boys of Harrison Soccer Team. Bill served 4 years in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was a dedicated firefighter for 21 years retiring in 1990 from the Kearny Fire Department. Bill (AKA Whistle) was also an active member of the Manasquan Elks 2534 for many years. He was known as the originator of the “Day at the Beach” for handicapped children of Camp Moore. He was their Easter Bunny for the children’s Egg Hunt, also Smokey the Bear and cooked for many Elk functions. Bill was awarded Elk of the Year in 1997. He was also a life member of the Manasquan VFW 1838 where he was known for collecting donations for the “red poppies” outside the Shop Rite and WaWa stores.

Bill was predeceased by his parents Bill and Alice Spillane. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Patricia (nee McGowan) of Lakewood; two sons, William Spillane and his wife Mandy and Christopher Spillane; a daughter Judith; a brother Lloyd and sister-in-law Dororthy Spillane. Bill is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Quentin, Christopher, Marissa, Mariah, Ethan, Nathan, Arlee, Billie Jo, Rachel, Levi, Maddy Lynn and Hannah; 5 nieces Debra, Diane, Denise, Michele and Rachel; 2 nephews Brian and Michael; 2 brothers-n-law and their spouses Ed and Ann McGowan and Tom and Joyce McGowan.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Sunday January 29 from 1-5 pm at Orender Family Home for Funerals, 2643 Old Bridge Road, Manasquan. A Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Monday January 30 at St. Martha’s Church, 3800 Herbertsville Road Point Pleasant, NJ. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to NJ Fireman’s Home, 565 Lathrop Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005 or the Manasquan VFW 30 Ridge Avenue Manasquan, NJ 08736. To send condolences to the family or obtain directions to the funeral home please visit www.orenderfamilyhome.com





LInda Leonard - January 28, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family and I pray for our sweet Father in Heaven to give you comfort and peace during this time. As I read Mr. Spillane's obituary, I am once again reminded of his beautiful life. He was a HERO in all ways measured. He leaves a legacy of true honor and unending love for his family. He was such a distinguished, noble and gracious man who did so much for so many. I personally want to express my gratitude to him for serving our country, our less fortunate and for the way he has led his family with true love and respect. Every moment I have had the privilege to spend with him will be treasured forever as I hold only the fondest memories of his sweet smiling face and his warm welcoming spirit. You will always carry with you his memory of how much he loved and adored his family and how much you all loved and adored him right back. I truly believe he is dancing with Jesus right now in complete joy and happiness and we can all look forward to the day you are reunited with him in the everlasting Kingdom of Heaven. Please know my thoughts and prayers will be with you during this time and that I love you all so very much! With Much Love, Linda


Stan Paradowski - January 29, 2012Contact this person Contact this person
Bill was a terrific fireman and my condolences go out to the Spillane family on their loss.