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William G. Sillitoe
1958 - 2017
William G. Sillitoe
1958 - 2017
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BORN
1958
DIED
2017
William Sillitoe Obituary
He was born in Summit, New Jersey, on February 28, 1958, to George and Rosemarie (Fuschetti) Sillitoe. They moved to Ship Bottom, New Jersey in 1973.
Bill achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, graduated from Southern Regional High School in 1976, got an associate's degree from Ocean County College, graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy, Class 31, in 1978, and then joined the Stafford Township Police Department, where he served for 30 years before retiring. He was raised as a Master Mason in 1993.
Throughout his life, Bill enjoyed his cigars and food, loved riding his Harley, being on the beach of LBI where he was once a lifeguard, and his greatest love- his son Erick and daughter Amanda (Strus).
Bill was predeceased by his parents, George and Rosemary Sillitoe. He is survived by his wife, Darlene, son, Erick, daughter, Amanda and stepson Jordan Brown. He also leaves behind a brother, Karl (Annmarie), a sister, Charlotte Reed (John) of Stafford Township, and a brother, Lee (Tammy) of Fredricksberg, Virginia.
Respects may be paid at a visitation from 1:00pm-3:00pm on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin, NJ.
For online condolences, please visit www.shinnfuneralhome.com
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Karen
April 2, 2017
Billy,
I will miss your brutally honest opinions and advice. 20 yrs was not long enough to call you my friend.
So glad we got to at least talk and catch up in January.
...until we meet again,
Karen
February 21, 2017
Rest in peace Bill prayers to your family. Karen Biedebach Russano
Janet Maxwell
February 22, 2017
Prayers to family nice young man
John Honeywell
February 19, 2017
Bill was a great guy, he was the youngest recruit (19) in our academy class. God Bless
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Jeff Jalbert
February 13, 2017
Billy,
The boys from the Connecticut State Police owe you a dept of graditude for your unwavering support and friendship since training us at the Mahwah Police Academy Motor School in 2000. We knew we could always count on you to be there for us. You will be missed however, you will always be in our memories. Love you brother and may god bless you and your family. Jeff, Brian and Walter
Stefanie Beninato
February 12, 2017
I knew Bill from his trips to Philmont with the Boy Scouts. He always was full of fun and mischief. Despite great differences we were friends. I will miss his humor as sick as it was :-) Stefanie Beninato
donna hewitt
February 11, 2017
so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers r with you and your family.
donna nicholson hewitt
tom goddard
February 10, 2017
a good friend gone too soon many crazy times in scouting with bill
Courtney
February 10, 2017
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to your family. For your loss, there are no words that can ease the pain of loosing someone you love. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory. Because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:5.
Frank Karol
February 8, 2017
Sorry for your loss, Bill was a friend when I was with the Stafford First Aid.
Donna Boyle
February 8, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss..my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
Ettye Hurley
February 8, 2017
Our family has fond memories of Bill as a neighbor for many years. He was a good man. We are offering prayers.
Bob Bergen
February 8, 2017
RIP Brother
Janell Karwasinski-Tripp
February 8, 2017
My thoughts and prayer for the Sillitoe family during their time of loss. May god grant you peace and comfort.
Harry & Karen Rogers
February 8, 2017
Bill was a loyal friend and will be missed.
Frank Paassantino
February 8, 2017
So many good times teaching in Maryland and Jersey. Glad we got to sit and catch up a couple of weeks ago my friend. You will be missed but the stories will last forever.
Bud and Deb Smith
February 8, 2017
Way too young Billy , our thoughts and prayers to the Sillitoe family ,
Melissa Hayre
February 8, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with his family & friends during this difficult time. So sorry to hear of his passing.
A Warner
February 7, 2017
Thanks for all the fun & memories at work! Will miss you! All my prayers for your family and friends. RIP !
Michael and Debbie Melchionne
February 7, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sillitoe family.
Bill Sierchio
February 7, 2017
I was saddened to learn of Billy's passing, we met on the job in the early 80's Rest in Peace brother
Robert Weber
February 7, 2017
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Brother Mason, brother in scouting and friend. Many fond memories with Bill, the boys and their parents at meetings, camping and traveling. Our prayers are with his family.
Bob and Dawn Weber (Clermont, FL)
Hank Klos
February 7, 2017
I cannot convey how sorry I am to learn of Billy's passing.
I first got to know Billy in the mid 70's when he was the assistant scout master for Troop 18 on LBI. I then got to know him better as a teenager at the weight room at St. Francis Center when he became a police officer. Our paths crossed many times for different reasons and we always had good visits and memories.
My deepest condolences to the entire Sillitoe family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mark Occhipinti
February 7, 2017
My Friend:
William Billy Sillitoe
It was with profound sadness that I learned of a lifelong friend passing yesterday, February 6, 2017.
I have known and considered Billy a close friend for over 44 years, and have been friends with his family as well.
Billy and I weight trained together at our home many times when we were teenagers, and when Billy started to drive he would come over in his yellow Volkswagen beetle, which I always busted his chops about.
Over the years we trained together, shared many times about family either at the gym, or on the side of the road when he rode his Harley for Stafford Township.
He visited our home and we watched our kids grown [his son Jordan, would get together with our son John when they were younger].
We spoke about the future and retirement and doing the things we loved with our families.
More recently when Billy was not doing well my wife and myself would run into him at ShopRite. He always greeted me with a handshake and hug and always asked about my dad Reverend Occ.
Billy always could put on a smile, even though I knew he was not feeling well.
I will miss this bear of a man, who was always kind and friendly to my parents and my family.
Rest now my brother. You will be sorely missed, and always remembered by me.
I hope we can meet again on the other side one day.
Your Friend,
Mark Occ Occhipinti
February 7, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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