William Carl Link

William Carl Link was born January 9, 1950. Bill, as he was warmly referred to, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023, with his wife and close friends by his side. Born in Arbutus, MD and son to the late George Link and Bertha Ruthkowski Link, Bill was raised alongside his 6 siblings, George Link, Joe Link, Linda Cashman, Lois Hackerman, Mary Terzui, and Barbara McCann. Bill graduated from Lansdowne High School and then went on to pursue an accounting degree from the University of Baltimore. Bill and Jeanne raised their 5 sons in Westminster, MD, where they spent 40 years of their life together. They later moved to Ocean City, MD, where Bill continued to be a dominant personality in every aspect of his life. Bill is survived by his wife, lifelong love, best friend, and business partner of nearly 50 years, Jeanne Louis Hampshire, their five sons and their families; Albert Phillips and wife Kathy, Jeffrey Link and wife Erin, Richard Scott Link and wife Erin, Martin Link and wife AnnaMarie, and Robert Link and wife Hanna, along with 14 grandchildren, Justin Janowitz, Natalie Phillips, Riley Link, Alex Link, Lena Link, Addison Link, Nora Link, Gabriella Link, Judah Link, Luciana Link, Veronica Link, Maria Link, Grace Link & Arthur Link. As well, he is survived by his 3 great grandchildren, Lillian, Andrew & Delaney Janowitz. It's hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember. Bill's life helped to strengthen and grow so many lives, organizations, and communities. His contagious energy, unwavering faith in God, fervent love for his family, remarkable positivity, and inspiring work ethic made a lasting impression on everyone around him. Anyone who knew Bill, knows that he was leader, advisor, mentor and coach, to countless individuals, charities, businesses, and organizations. Bill served his country as a US Army National Guard in his early days. As an athlete he played semi-pro football for the Baltimore Eagles 69'-72'. Bill is the former President of Arbutus Refrigeration, a Link family business, and inaugural President of The National Heating and Air Conditioning Association. Alongside his wife, Jeanne, Bill founded, co-owned, and operated Jeanne's Gourmet, a national fundraising company. As well, throughout his life, Bill was an active residential and commercial real estate developer, with one of his most recent and notable projects being the redevelopment of St. Brigit's School in Baltimore City for the purpose of multiuse family living. In his free time, he was a generous patron with both his time and resources. He was a mentor to many and coached youth football in Arbutus, MD and lacrosse at Gamber Smallwood in Westminster, MD. He was a devout Catholic with strong ties to the Catholic church. Bill was a proud lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus where he earned the 4th "Patriotic" Degree Knighthood and was actively engaged with multiple councils. Bill slowly became an avid golfer over the years, with holes in his pockets and never able to score below 90. But those that golfed with him remembered his innate ability to become anyone's best friend in a four hour round. His love for people, a cold natural light, and humble approach to life will be carried in our hearts forever. He will forever be loved and remembered by his family, friends, and his community as an individual that always put others first, well before himself. Viewing services will be held at 3-5pm and 7-9pm on Monday, March 20, 2023 at St. John Catholic Church, 43 Monroe Street, Westminster, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of life will begin with the eulogy at 10:45am on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at the church. For those unable to attend, the Mass will be livestreamed. Please visit the St. John Catholic Church website at https://sjwest.org/ and click on LIVESTREAM MASSES button at the bottom of page. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Knights of Columbus Council 1393 Westminster Md. or The Knights of Columbus Council 9053 Ocean City Md.in Bill's name. Arrangements by Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, Westminster.