William H. Eshbaugh

HYANNIS — William H. Eshbaugh, 77, of Centerville, died Dec. 2, 2008, at Cape Cod Hospital.

Born in New Jersey, he moved to the Cape in 1963. He spent the majority of his career in the insurance industry, initially working for the L.C. Antonellis Agency on the Cape, which he purchased in 1967. Upon taking ownership, it was renamed the W.H. Eshbaugh Insurance Agency. He retired in 1999.

Mr. Eshbaugh served as a selectman for the town of Barnstable from 1974—1977. He also served one term on the Personnel Board.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia; and two sons, William Eshbaugh Jr. and his wife, Megan, of Largo, Fla., and Peter Woodbury and his wife, Jodi, of Wilbraham. He also leaves his daughters, Sarah Gentile and her husband, Brian, of Worcester, and Jennifer Nixon of Chesapeake, Va. Two of his brothers also survive him, John Eshbaugh of Mont Vernon, N.H., and Peter Eshbaugh and his wife, Ruth, of Mashpee. His surviving grandchildren include, Jack and Isabella Woodbury of Wilbraham, and Alexandra and Maya Nixon of Chesapeake, Va. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. Son Jeffrey, with wife, Janet, and daughter Heather of Forestdale, also survive him.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at the South Congregational Church, 565 Main St., Centerville, on Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the Centerville Public Library Association Inc., 585 Main St., Centerville, MA 02632, or the South Congregational Church in Centerville.

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