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William Ryan "Billy" Hernon

William Hernon Obituary

HERNON, WILLIAM RYAN, "BILLY", 28 - of Somerset, suddenly passed away on July 16, 2008. Billy was a fun loving, outgoing young man who was a graduate of Holy Family Parrish and Immaculata High School in Somerville as well a soccer star who attended The Richard Stockton College of NJ and Rutgers University. Billy is survived by his loving family: parents, Kathleen Hernon of Manchester and Thomas Hernon of Phoenexville, PA; his siblings, Jill, Tom and Robby. Billy is also survived by his niece, Addison and nephew, Thomas Riley along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Billy's Memorial Mass at St. Josephs Old Chapel 124 E. Second St. Bound Brook, on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at 10:00 AM. Repast immediately following at Russo's Catering, 266 West Union Ave, Bound Brook. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Billy's memory to The American Cancer Society, Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057-0007. Please include Billy's name and your name and address for acknowledgement.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City from Aug. 1 to Aug. 2, 2008.

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August 7, 2008

Billy was a rare breed, ultra caring, kind, and gentle, a true gentleman with a great sense of humor, you could always count on him to crack a joke or bust out a rhyme out of the blue and put a smile on everyones face. He will not be forgotten and lives on within many hearts and minds.

August 6, 2008

Billy Ryan was so many things but what I will remember most is his silliness. Silly Billy will always be with us. We must remember all the laughs he made and smiles he caused.

Michael Howlin

August 5, 2008

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. I played soccer with Billy for several years- he was a great kid that left a big impression on me- my prayers go out to your family

Danielle Falkinburg (Beckett)

August 3, 2008

Dear Hernon Family,
I am so truly sorry for your devastating loss. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Colleen Hamilton

August 2, 2008

Dear Kathy and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God help you get through this hard time.

Michelle La Fleur, Immaculata Class of 1998

August 2, 2008

Dear Hernon Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies. I will always remember Billy as being so incredibly kind, caring and generous. He was a wonderful person and friend and I am so blessed to have known someone so extraordinary. God Bless You as Billy looks down on you from Heaven.

Gina Walker

August 1, 2008

Dear Kathy, Tom, Jill, Tommy, Robby and all other family,

My sincere sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. You all remain in my thoughts and prayers. Billy will forever be remembered and live on in our hearts.

Kim Conover

August 1, 2008

Dear Kathy,

My deepest condolences for your loss. Words sound so empty at a time like this. My prayers are for you and your family.

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