William Hacker

William Hacker

William Hacker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 14 to Apr. 15, 2008.
Of Naples, FL, formerly of Wilton, CT and Brookline, MA on April 11, 2008. Bill was born in Roxbury in 1929. He attended the University of Miami and joined the Army, serving in Germany. He returned from service and finished his education at Boston University. He moved to Alberqurque where he met his wife Sheila. They came back East to start Camp Cedar, with his late brother Henry Hacker and the late Henry Lesser. Bill began his teaching and counseling career in Wilton, Norwalk and Westport, CT until his retirement in 1981. He continued to be active in the camping community, where he touched the lives of thousands of campers and counselors through the years. Bill is remembered by generations of friends, young and old, and by his devoted family, including his adoring wife and soulmate Sheila, his proud children Jeff and his wife Karen, Sue Hacker-Wolf and her husband Adam, and four adoring grandchildren, Samantha, Jesse, Molly and Maya. Loved ones will gather to comfort one another at the home of Sue and Adam, 48 Hampton Rd., Westwood, MA Wednesday 4-9pm and Thursday 5-7pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Henry Hacker Scholarship Fund, 1758 Beacon St., Brookline, MA, 02445; or AVOW Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105. Brezniak-Rodman 617-969-0800

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April 21, 2008

Richard Housman posted to the memorial.

April 19, 2008

Diane Cross posted to the memorial.

April 18, 2008

stuart fredd posted to the memorial.

Richard Housman

April 21, 2008

We want to express our condolescences to all of Bill's and his extended Camp Cedar family. I spent 12 great summers in Casco and my sons a combined 10 years spanning across some 40 years. Great times with great folks of which Bill was such an instrumental part.

Rich/Jake/Max/Adam Housman

Diane Cross

April 19, 2008

Dear Sheila,Sue, Jeff and family,

There are no words of comfort for the loss of a Husband, Dad and Grampy. Bill is now free of suffering and is at peace and my prayers are with him and for all the love ones left behind.

stuart fredd

April 18, 2008

Dear Jeff, Sue, Sheila, and Family,
Deepest sympathies to all of you from all of us in the Fredd family. Scott and I have so many wonderful memories of our many years at Camp Cedar. Henry and Bill will forever be part of our collective memory. Scott and I will always be grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Camp Cedar family.

Stu Fredd

John Musinsky

April 18, 2008

Dear Sheila,Sue,Jeff & Family,
I am very sorry to hear the news of Bill's passing. My son is now old enough to attend sleepaway camp for the first time and there is obviously only one choice thanks in large part to the love and efforts of Bill and family.

Bill Scott

April 17, 2008

We will all miss Bill. He has left a great legacy for the thousands of kids who have been able to enjoy the slice of heaven called Camp Cedar. For those who will spend time at Camp Cedar in the years ahead, know that Bill's special mark on the place will endure.

Rose Decesere

April 17, 2008

Dear Sheila, Sue, Jeff & Family...I worked with Bill for such a brief time, but found him to be a man of dignity, and occasionlly humorous. Please accept my sincere condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

kim merrill

April 17, 2008

Dear Sheila,Sue,Jeff & Family,
I am saddened to hear of Bill passing.
Please accept my sincere sympathy and know that Bill is at peace now.
You all are in my prayers and thoughts.

Robert Cutler

April 16, 2008

Our love and condolences to Sheila and the family…

Bill was very much a part of what shaped not only me, but our two son’s Jeff and David…
Bill was a one of a kind person; we were privileged to have shared a part of him…

Pamela, Robert, Jeff and David Cutler

Greg Stoller

April 16, 2008

Our deepest condolences to the Hacker Family.

Bill Scher

April 16, 2008

I fondly remember my 8 summers at Cedar, and Bill will always be remembered as being a huge part of the experience. My deepest condolences to the Hacker families

Jessica Tzerman

April 15, 2008

Sheila, Jeff, Sue, Karen, and Adam,
Thinking of you and sending love.

Miles Okumura

April 15, 2008

Sheila, Jeff, Suzi and the entire family that is Camp Cedar -- I am so saddened at our mutual loss. I learned wonderful lessons in the art of living during my summers in Casco. Words of wisdom from Bill still influence me daily, though twilight's shadows deepen. Cha hee, cha hah.

Lisa Weber Wood

April 14, 2008

Dear Sheila, Jeff & Karen, Sue & Adam,
My deepest condolences to you all in this time of loss. Bill was a wonderful person, and he will truly be missed. My thoughts are with you all.

Dave & Karen Smith

April 14, 2008

Bill was a great guy and we will miss him. These past few years have been tough on his family and friends.
Our best.

Lori DeCesere

April 14, 2008

Dear Sheila, Sue & Adam, Jeff & Karen and grandchildren,
Please except our deepest condolences. Bill will sadly be missed but know that he is at peace. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love Lori and Stephen

Dan Weller

April 14, 2008

Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Bill. My fondest childhood memories are of my days at Camp Cedar and the time I spent with the Hacker family. Bill was a strong influence in my life and he will be sorely missed.

Gertie Tenney

April 14, 2008

Dear Sheila, Sue & Adam, Jeff & Karen: My heart goes out to each of you in the loss of your loved one. I feel blessed to have known Bill, and each of you, when I worked at Camp Cedar in the 1980's. Frank and I send our sympathy and love to everyone in the family. Gertie

David Lasnick

April 14, 2008

I spent 11 summers at Camp Cedar and my son is now entering his 6th. Bill, together with Henry, were a big influences on my life at Cedar and his imprint on camp and on all of us who spent time “beneath the pines” is everywhere. He will be missed, but after a long illness I hope he is now at peace.

Jeffrey Baron

April 14, 2008

Bill was a wonderful guy and I will always remember both he and Henry as the stewards of some of the greatest times of my life. I'm glad to know they will be together again.

Richard Hurwitz

April 14, 2008

on behalf of gabriel and myself we would like to extend our deepest condolences...camp cedar remaines the home of my fondest memories and bill was a significant part of my life during those six special summers...

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