He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Sandra, his loving children, Michael and his wife Zoraydee (Heidy) and Lisa Graciolett and her husband Anthony. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren Elise and husband Jimmy, Cassandra and husband Josh, Angelica and husband Tyler, William, Michael Jr. and Julianna, and great grandson Matteo.
William was the son of William “Brut” and Dorothy Neer, and is predeceased by his sister Barbara.
William was a veteran of the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army. After his military service, he worked as a tool and die maker for several companies, including Walter Kidde.
He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his friends.
Above all, the times spent with his family brought him so much happiness.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 10:00am-11:00am with a Funeral Home service to follow at 11:30am at Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin, NJ. Inurnment follow at 1:30pm at Brigadier General William C.Doyle Veteran Memorial Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Rd., Wrightstown, NJ
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