William Kennedy

KENNEDY
William R., of Wyckoff, NJ, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2014. Beloved husband of Pamela (nee Critcherson). Beloved father of Richard, Susan Christopher (David), and Douglas (Colleen). Beloved grandfather of Lindsay Mitchell (Michael), William Christopher (Morgen), Douglas Christopher, and Catherine Kennedy. Beloved great-grandfather of Michael Mitchell, Lilly Mitchell and Mia Christopher. After graduating from Cardinal Hayes High School, Bill entered the US Navy from 1946-1948. After his service, Bill graduated from Manhattan College in 1952. He then started his career in advertising for Ted Bates & Co in New York City. While at Ted Bates & Co, he ran a subsidiary for them, Custom Marketing. In his retirement, he authored many books, as well as attending all of his grandchildren's sporting events at Ridgewood High School, and spending summers up at Cape Cod. He was member of the Hobbyists, a former member of the Ridgewood Country Club, and also taught CCD at Mt. Carmel for many years. A visitation will be held at C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 11:15 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's memory to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Memorial & Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38148. For online condolences and information, please visit www.vanemburgh.com