William G. Sillitoe

He was born in Summit, New Jersey, on February 28, 1958, to George and Rosemarie (Fuschetti) Sillitoe. They moved to Ship Bottom, New Jersey in 1973.

Bill achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, graduated from Southern Regional High School in 1976, got an associate's degree from Ocean County College, graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy, Class 31, in 1978, and then joined the Stafford Township Police Department, where he served for 30 years before retiring. He was raised as a Master Mason in 1993.

Throughout his life, Bill enjoyed his cigars and food, loved riding his Harley, being on the beach of LBI where he was once a lifeguard, and his greatest love- his son Erick and daughter Amanda (Strus).

Bill was predeceased by his parents, George and Rosemary Sillitoe. He is survived by his wife, Darlene, son, Erick, daughter, Amanda and stepson Jordan Brown. He also leaves behind a brother, Karl (Annmarie), a sister, Charlotte Reed (John) of Stafford Township, and a brother, Lee (Tammy) of Fredricksberg, Virginia.

Respects may be paid at a visitation from 1:00pm-3:00pm on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin, NJ.

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