INNIS
William P., 79, of Secaucus, NJ, formerly of Union City, NJ entered into rest at home on November 4, 2015.
Beloved husband of Arline P. (nee Casey) Innis. Devoted father of Kevin and his wife Jo-Ann, Martin and his wife Debbie, Scott and his wife Yuewen and the late Therese Innis-Hilger and her husband Billy. Grandfather of eight grandchildren and two great-grand-children. Dear brother of the late Tony, Peter and Tom. Uncle of many nieces and nephews.
William attended Millikin University, he served his country proudly in the United States Army, was a Physical Ed Teacher and football coach at Union Hill High School in Union City, NJ and a member of the Secaucus Knights of Columbus.
Visitation will be held today (Friday) from 3-7 PM at Mack Memorial Home, 1245 Paterson Plank Road. The family will gather at the funeral home with their relatives and friends on Saturday at 8:30 AM for a 9:30 AM funeral mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Entombment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of William may be made to Special Operations Warrior Project, P.O. Box 89367, Tampa, Florida 33689. (877-337-7693). Please send tributes and condolences to www.mackmemorialhome.com
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I know that this is late yet Coach Innis has always been part of my upbringing ever since I attended Union Hill High School in the very late 60s'
It saddens me greatly knowing that Coach Innis passed without me knowing about it. Coach always treated me with great respect and I only hope that I made him proud in following his footsteps as a Physi. Ed. Teacher and football coach.
He was always kind to me while I was his student/athlete at Union Hill and later as his colleague for the Hillers.
Coach Innis, RIP! I'll never forget you and thank you for everything .
Eternally thankful,
Juan Perez
Class of 1969
Juan Perez
Family
December 17, 2017
My deepest condolences to Arline and the entire Innis family. I was part of the UHHS graduation class of 67. Coach Innis played an intergral role in the social and character development of my brother Joe (class of 70) and I as well as countless of other students and athletes. His commitment to his teaching and coaching profession was greatly appreciated and has left an indelible mark on all that came in contact with him. May he rest in peace
John Ponticorvo , Ridgefield, NJ
November 23, 2015
My condolences to the family. I have very fond memories of this funny and caring teacher. He was definitely one of the good ones. Rest In Peace Mr. Innis.
Stephanie Sanchez-Dermott
Union Hill Class of 1985
November 10, 2015
Aunt Arline, Kevin,Martin and Scott, I am so sorry for your loss. Although life is never the same when the journey on earth is over for someone as loved as Uncle Bill, may you find comfort in all your memories of time spent with your Dad and the knowledge that he understood how much you loved him which is the greatest gift of life. The Innis brothers are together again and probably entertaining all of heaven with their stories of Jersey life. Peace. My deepest sympathy. Mary Innis
Mary Innis
November 7, 2015
My condolences and prayers to the whole family. You have all lost so much.
I will remember uncle Billy with happiness because we were usually celebrating some occasion when the extended family was together. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered.
Kathleen Casey Parker
November 6, 2015
Bill was a true gentleman. He will be missed by all who knew him. My condolences to Arline and family.
Joe DeFerrari
November 6, 2015
MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO THE INNIS FAMILY! MR. INNIS WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED FOR HIS PROFESSIONAL & DEDICATED ENDLESS TIME & SERVICES TO OUR "HILLER FAMILY!" I WAS AN ACTIVE STUDENT AT "UHHS" FROM 1971 THROUGH MY GRADUATION CLASS OF 1975! I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MR. INNIS AS AN EXTREMELY RESPECTED FACULTY ICON AT UNION HILL! GOD SPEED LOVE & PRAYERS TO HIS FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF MOURNING! MAY HE REST IN THE PEACE OF OUR LORD!!
SUSAN T. PETROWSKY
November 6, 2015
I have the same fond childhood memories as my siblings of those summer visits to New Jersey, where Uncle Bill and Aunt Arline welcomed us always. Living in the DC area off and on over the years, I also had the pleasure of visiting NJ more often than most of my siblings. Usually I stayed with Uncle Bill and Aunt Arline, even when I brought a girlfriend or later a wife and daughter. They welcomed me and truly made me feel as if I were at home. Family is family, and that's how they made me feel. I miss all my uncles, but I spent more time with Bill than with the others. My thoughts are with you, Aunt Arline, and with Kevin, Martin, Scott, and your families.
Michael Innis
November 6, 2015
Sad to read. My condolences to family. May he rest in peace.
A 42nd street neighbor,
Mel Cebulash
November 6, 2015
My condolences to the family. Mr. Innis was my Gym teacher at U.H.H.S. May he rest in peace.
natacha aemkapung
November 6, 2015
Wow One of my favorite gym teachers at Union Hill RIP Mr Innis as he was known to us
Manny
November 6, 2015
My sincerest condolences for your loss. My Mom, Lorraine Somers, worked at UHHS with Coach Innis. I was big for my age and was playing tackle, no uniform, in the back of schutsen park when this man came up to me and asked why I wasn't playing for him at UHHS. When I explained I was just just 12, he asked if I would play for him when I got to high school. Of course I said yes and he got my info and lent me protective gear to ensure I didn't get hurt. He was a real gentlemen and I have the fondest memories of coach.
Steve Allen
November 6, 2015
My condolences to the Innis family.
I have fond memories of Mr. Innis during my years at The Hill, whether in gym class or on the football field.
Class of '72
Armando Uranga
November 6, 2015
Uncle Bill was always so caring and soft-spoken, always had a smile and a nice thing to say to everyone as I remember him from my childhood when our family visited Grandma and Grandpa in Union City. And he really did look a lot like our Dad, too! Now he is in Heaven with his brothers, Therese, Gram and Grandpa, and a guardian angel to his family and friends. My thoughts and prayers to Aunt Arline, Kevin, Scott, and Martin and their families. God Bless You.
Barb (Innis) Troxel
November 5, 2015
Our coach, our co-worker our friend.
I will always the remember the joy he expressed at our last Class of 1974 reunion when the boys lifted him up and held him aloft as if they were winning another County Championship. God speed my friend, I will cherish our time we had together at 'The Hill'.
Barbara Schiner
November 5, 2015
We will miss Uncle Bill. I will always remember our childhood trips to New Jersey. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone.
Carol Innis Burke
November 5, 2015
Uncle Bill was such a nice man, I have fond memories of him and he looked so much like my dad. I'm sending prayers to my extended family on the east coast, may you be comforted by your memories. Xoxo
Katie Innis
November 5, 2015
I have known Bill Innis since I was a young boy growing up on 42nd street in Union City. I know him as soft spoken, funny, sarcastic and as a considerate and caring man. I played football for him at Union Hill and had him as a teacher during my years there. Bill always treated his students with respect and gave more than he got to the students. He is one of the folks who made Union Hill a great place. Whenever I saw him at our annual Thanksgiving Day games he always came over to me to shake my hand, give me a hug and ask how I was. He definitely was one of the good guys. He will be miss by those of us who came to know him as a coach, teacher , mentor and friend.
Steve Derasmo
Steve Derasmo
November 5, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers
Sincerely
Maria Gomez
Daughter of Sara Gomez who worked with Mr Innis for many years at Union hill
Maria Gomez
November 5, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Kathy Masullo Core
November 5, 2015
Aunt Arline & Family:
I am sorry for your loss. Uncle Bill was a great man. Have some comfort knowing that his pain is gone and he is in a better place.
Bob Innis
November 5, 2015
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