William Ward

Obituary of William J. Ward

William "Bill" James Ward, Sr., 70, of Vineland, New Jersey passed away on March 9, 2017. Bill was a resident of Vineland for his entire life. He was born May 4th, 1946 and graduated from Vineland High School in 1964. He played for the Vineland Little League and Babe Ruth, Vineland Midget Football and wrestled for VHS. You could always find him riding his horse and with his dog, Tina, around town. He worked at the Vineland Electric Utility as a lineman for over 40 years. Bill enjoyed being with his wife Carole of 51 years, his children and especially his 7 grandchildren and he was known as "Uncle Bill" to everyone who knew him. He loved going with his car group, the Spaccone's, being in Cape May, water skiing, on his boat and riding his many motor cycles and his beautiful corvette. He is survived by his wife and high school sweetheart, Carole Ann (Hogg), son William "Bill" Ward, Jr., and his daughter, Shelly Ward Richards. Their spouses, Valarie Vanaman Ward and Thomas Richards Sr. His sister Dotti Gardner and brother-in-law K. Ron Gardner. In addition, his mother-in-law, Mary Hogg, and sister-in-laws Barbara Gruccio (Michael) and Diane Cavagnaro (Michael). His grandchildren: Katelyn Conesky Ward, Billy Ward III, Madison E. Richards, Abigail Ward, Thomas Richards II, Tyler Ward and Luke Ward and his many nieces and nephews and wonderful friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Burton Henry Ward Jr., mother Emeline Dorland Ward, and his brother, Burton "Buddy" Ward III. Memorial donations may be made to St. Augustine Wrestling Club, 527 Forest Grove Road, Vineland, New Jersey, 08360, a non-profit organization.
Monday
13
March

Visitation

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monday, March 13, 2017
Rone Funeral Service
1110 East Chestnut Avenue
Vineland, New Jersey, United States
Tuesday
14
March

Visitation

9:15 am - 10:15 am
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Rone Funeral Service
1110 East Chestnut Avenue
Vineland, New Jersey, United States
Tuesday
14
March

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 am
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Christ The Good Shepherd Parish - Church Of Saint Isidore The Farmer
1655 Magnolia Road
Vineland, New Jersey, United States
Service Time: 11:00 AM
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