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William Connor Obituary
AGE: 87 • Belmar
William E. Connor, 87, of Belmar, passed away on March 15th at Care One in Wall Twp. Bill was born in the Bronx, NY. He spent a part of his youth at the woody Crest Home for Boys. He worked as young boy for the concession stands at movie houses all over New York City. Bill then enlisted early in the United States Army where he proudly served. He studied at City College of New York before taking a job in the banking business at Morgan Guarantee Trust Company in Manhattan, where he met his wife Henrietta.
Bill lived in Fort Lee before moving to Belmar full time in 1972. Eventually Bill left the banking business for the hardware business, and became the owner of Taylor Hardware in Belmar in 1978. He was a member of the Belmar Elks Club, the Kiwanis Club, the Belmar Chamber of Commerce and the Jumping Brook Golf Club. Bill was also Charter member of the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh of the Jersey Shore and along with his son Joe, was honored as Irishman of the year in 2014.
In all of his life, Bill made friends wherever he went. He always remembered their names and many things about people. He was known for giving great advice and treating everyone in his life with respect. He always wanted everything to be "fair and square".
Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Henrietta Ann Connor, his son Joseph and his wife Donna of Wall Twp., his daughter Maria Golding and her husband Richard of Shark River Hills, his grandchildren, Jake Connor, Gabriella Connor, Samantha Golding and Thomas Golding and his brother, Robert Connor.
Visitation will be on Monday March 20th from 4 to 7 pm at the Reilly Bonner Funeral Home, 801 D Street, Belmar, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 am at Saint Rose of Lima RC church, Belmar. Committal will follow at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name to Boys Town, 14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE, 68010, or the Belmar First Aid Squad, PO Box 636, Belmar NJ 07719,would be appreciated. For further information or to send condolences to the family, please visit reillybonnerfuneralhome.com.
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Alfredo Butta
May 27, 2019
My Dad owned the Station House Pub in Wall where Bill was a frequent patron. My Dadad asked him one day if he was hiring, Bill hired me on the spot in 1984 after working there a few years taking the beachs chairs in and out every day putting them on the sidewalk lol I learn to love the hardware business My family opened up our own store in South Jersey Bill was so helpful. God bless and thank you for the memories.
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JIM CIALLELLA
March 14, 2019
Looking down from Heaven, You should be So Very Proud Of Your Family. You did a Good job My Friend.
Rest in Peace , You are surely remembered & Missed
Eileen Day Cytryn
March 13, 2019
Happy Anniversary in Heaven, Mr. Connor!
Diane and John Kwasniewski
March 19, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I worked at the hardware store before we moved back to Pittsburgh. Bill was one of be best men we have known, he treated everyone like family, was honest, funny, loyal and kind. He will always be remembered in our hearts. What a loss for the family. Heaven has another beautiful angel. God Bless you. We have been blessed to have knows such a special man and his wonderful family.
John and Diane Kwasniewski
March 18, 2017
Rest in Peace Bill we will all miss you.
John, Susan and Sean McDonagh
Jim Ciallella
March 18, 2017
Joe and Family, So Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Your Dad was a Good Man and a Nice Friend . He will be missed by Many.
May He Rest in Peace.
Bob & Kathy Kawczynski
March 18, 2017
Rest in Peace Bill. So sorry to hear of your loss Joe. May you and your family have comfort in knowing your dad has moved onto a better place. We, along with many others will miss seeing his face around Belmar. Prayers coming your way.
Eileen Day Cytryn
March 18, 2017
Dear Mrs. Connor, Joe, Maria, Donna and Your Families, I never knew Mr. Connor lived at a "boys home," which would explain some childhood memories to me, and how much he overcame to be the success he was. A member of The Greatest Generation flies to Heaven! Joe, you now have full reign at Taylor's, and it is much deserved! Big Bear Hugs to you all, and Lotsa Love,
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