Bill, as he was known by his family and friends was born in Cobo Rojo, Puerto Rico and eventually moved with his family to Lakewood, NJ where he graduated from high school in 1973. After working at several different jobs he was proud to become a Lakewood Police Officer in 1984. As a patrolman, he also served as the treasurer for the Lakewood PBA for over 10 years and was an active member of the Lakewood SWAT Entry Team. Bill dynamically also served as an EMT and was a Member of the Masonic Lodge for many years. He loved his job as a police officer and retired in 2010 as a rank of detective/sergeant. Bill was an avid sports lover and enjoyed cheering for the New York Mets, Green Bay Packers and LA Lakers. Additionally, Bill enjoyed playing golf and traveling to numerous locations while Aruba was his favorite location.
Bill is survived by his loving wife Linda ( nee Bongiovanni) of 39 years, his Siblings Helen Namocatcat, Eloisa Perez and her husband Harry Perez, his father in law Richard Bongiovanni and his wife Cheryl, brother in laws, John, Ernest & Richard Bongiovanni and his wife Robin Ashby.
Bill leaves behind several nieces, Elena Sarno and her husband Anthony Sarno, Alyssa Marnell and her husband James Marnell, Ava, Celia and Emma Bongiovanni and one nephew, Alejandro Namocatcat and his wife Kimberly Namocatcat.
Bill loved being a great Uncle and sadly leaves behind three great nieces, Layla Namocatcat, Harley Marnell, and Reina Sarno, his beautiful God Daughter. Bill also had one great nephew Alejandro Namocatcat Jr.
He is predeceased by his parents Santa & Ulises Rodriguez and Brother-in-law Bartholomew Namocatcat.
Services for William is as follows: There will be a public viewing on Thursday, April 8th 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a religious service at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be private. A reminder to visitors that facial coverings is required to enter the funeral home and social distancing guidelines will be adhered too. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made in memory of William to
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St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105
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