Vincent Ciulla posted a condolence

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Fr. Bill was a weekend assistant at my church in Verona. I will always remember him during the second Sunday of Easter. He always enjoyed the Gospel of Doubting Thomas. Blessed are those who don’t see and still believe. Now his favorite Gospel is mine. Thank you Fr. Bill I will remember you forever.

george anton posted a condolence

Friday, February 28, 2025

Father Bill taught two of my sons at The Prep. He, along with Monsignor Kelly and Father Bradley, was truly a "priest's priest. In any encounter with him, I felt the presence of Christ through Father Bill's kindness, humility, and warmth. He exemplified the kind of person every Christian should strive to be.May this good and faithful servant live eternally in the presence of Our Lord. George L. Anton SHP 1960

Elizabeth Crann posted a condolence

Friday, February 28, 2025

You were a big part of my grade school years at Saint Rose. I appreciate all you did for me and every lesson you taught me. Elizabeth Crann

M. Richard Merklinger posted a condolence

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Thank you for the example and inspiration given to so many Seton Hall Prep students and faculty over these many years. A true gentle man who lived faith, family, compassion and courage. We are blessed to have known you and cherish the memories made. On behalf of the Prep Board of Trustees sincere condolences and prayers. God bless. M. Richard Merklinger, Chairman, Board of Trustees

LOIS lit a candle

Thursday, February 27, 2025

It's so difficult to realize that we will no longer be a phone call away from each other. We will miss your kindness, caring and gentle voice as we chat about family history, recall memories about Buster and Edie and solve problems. From Heaven we will continue to ask your intercession for those in need. You are remembered and loved. Thank God you are an important person in our family.

Elizabeth Melillo posted a condolence

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Bill was my cousin. He wrote this poem in a letter to my mother when he was in the seminary. I see His Blood Upon the Rose by Joseph Plunkett I see his blood upon the rose And in the stars the glory of his eyes, His body gleams amid eternal snows, His tears fall from the skies. I see his face in every flower; The thunder and the singing of the birds Are but his voice—and carven by his power Rocks are his written words. All pathways by his feet are worn, His strong heart stirs the ever-beating sea, His crown of thorns is twined with every thorn, His cross is every tree.

Marguerite (Rita) Buoye Sharkey posted a condolence

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Father Bill was a classmate of mine at Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair and we worked on the school newspaper "The Clarion" together. Father Bill never changed, he was always kind and considerate to everyone. He will be sorely missed by all. Rest in Peace Father Bill.

Father Eugene Marcone posted a condolence

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Bill was always a gentle speaking friend. He was truly a compassionate priest. Dedicated to the service of Church and to his dear family. May the Lord reward him, abundantly for his many years of service. God love him and now see the Lord face to face. I recall and happy memories of the St. Francis Xavier parish days, when Bill was a seminarian there and celebrated his first solemn Mass. Rev. Gene Marcone Florida

Leonard Scara posted a condolence

Thursday, February 27, 2025

While my wife Rosalie and I never met Father Bill, his brother Nick was a good friend and neighbor and spoke lovingly of Father Bill often. May they join again in Heaven.

Kathi Iannacone posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

I love you Uncle Father Bill XOXO

Frank posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Father Bill thanks for your love and priestly dedication as an outstanding priest. Barbara and Frank Tuohy.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

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