

Age 91, formerly of Haddonfield.
Peacefully, surrounded by family & friends on October 6, 2014; beloved husband of 67 years to the late Josephine “Jo” Campbell (nee DeCesaris); devoted father of Christine Anne Campbell of Cherry Hill; adoring grandfather of Kate (Peter) Varevice of Cherry Hill and Kevin (Leigh) Callahan of Haddon Hts.; great grandfather of Erin, Meghan, Elizabeth & Fiona.
A member of Roman Catholic High School Class of ’43, Mr. Campbell served in the US Coast Guard during WW II . Mr. Campbell was proud to had the privilege of attending St. Joseph’s University. Bill met his wife while working for “WIP” in Philadelphia. A Sports Director for over 20 years at WCAU, “The Dean” called games for the Philadelphia Warriors, Eagles, Phillies, 76ers & Big Five Basketball. In later years Bill offered sports commentary on WIP, KYW & Comcast ; in 1999 Bill was inducted into the Phila. Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame & was awarded Person of the Year in 2008. The Basketball Hall of Fame offered the Curt Gowdy Award in 2005. Mr. Campbell was a Lector at Christ the King Church and was recently given the Papal Award of “The Knights of St. Gregory” for Distinguished Christian Service.
VIEWING
Sunday 2-6 PM
BLAKE-DOYLE
FUNERAL HOME
226 Collings Ave.
Collingswood, NJ
FUNERAL MASS
Monday 11 AM
Christ the King
200 Windsor Ave.
Haddonfield, NJ
Entombment beside his beloved wife at Calvary Mausoleum, Cherry Hill.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed lived via www.ctkhaddonfield.org
Donations in Bill’s memory will be received at St. Joseph’s University, Athletics Communications, 5600 City Ave., Phila., PA 19131.
Arrangements under the direction of Blake-Doyle Funeral Home, Collingswood, NJ.
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