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1972
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2021
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William Barone Obituary
Franklin Lakes - William Joseph Barone, age 49, of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 11th, 2021.
Will grew up in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey and in Cooperstown, New York. He is a graduate of Salve Regina University and a sales executive at Entercom Communications.
Will was an extraordinary soul that touched the lives of everyone he met. He was a role model for all who knew him and in the words of his closest friends, he was the most selfless human. Will went through life's ups and downs with the warmest smile, utmost positivity, widest arms, and biggest heart. We love Will more than words can tell and may the four winds blow him safely home.
He is survived by his beloved wife Robyn, adored son Joseph William, his mother Anne Barone, his brother Charles (Beth) Barone, sister Chrisann (Michael) LaPorte, sister-in-law Corin (Jason) Eckel, and nieces and nephews Michael, Joanna, Christian and Alexander, along with numerous beloved uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Visiting hours are Monday, February 15th from 2pm to 7pm at Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481, www.vpfh.com. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 16th at 10:30am at St Paul Church, 200 Wyckoff Ave, Ramsey, NJ 07446. Burial will follow at the Maryrest Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to: Joseph Barone College Fund, Bleakley Financial Group, 100 Passaic Ave, Suite 300, Fairfield, NJ 07004, Attn: Frank Lepore, Checks payable to : Joseph Barone.
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12 Entries
William Fulcher III
February 7, 2024
Everyday I think about my good friend Big Will Barone and his family I'm praying Will's family is staying safe
The Unkown
November 15, 2023
Will was a very good man, and i remember it was my birthday one time, and he made me this pizza was candles that looked like a pizza cake, it was hilarious. RIP old fellow RIP.
jay churnetski
February 7, 2023
Thinking of Will today.
William Fulcher III
February 8, 2022
I miss Big Will Barone everyday and I think about his family I'm hoping they are staying safe
Jay Churnetski
February 7, 2022
Will was truly one of the nicest most polite decent people I have ever worked with. God Bless will and his loving family may the four winds blow you safely home my brother!
William Fulcher III
February 18, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I also loved Will and I'm glad to worked alongside him at EnterCom please stay safe Robyn and Joseph.
Jim Totten
February 17, 2021
Robyn and Family!
- I am just soooooooo saddened by the loss of Will!!
I know him only a bit but am good friends with Robyn! And how much we talked aout all the wonderful times in franklin lakes and cooperstown I am just so sorry for you all in these trying times!
I cannot get it out of my mind!!-
Robyn my love to you and your son and entire family!!
The Lord will be with You!
you are such a wonderful and great person !!
God Bless Will and You!!!
My Love!!
- Jim Totten- ❤
Patricia Wuensch
February 16, 2021
Dear Robyn and Joseph, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Pat Wuensch
Jay Churnetski
February 15, 2021
I worked with Will at CBS radio he was a very wonderful decent human with nothing but a smile anytime we talked. So sorry to hear this news and wish for peace and healing for his family, Will will be missed. Roll away the dew.
Lucy
February 14, 2021
Dearest Robyn and Joseph,
My deepest condolences at this moment of such a big loss.
Love and prayers, Lucy Moure
Tommy Nesbitt
February 14, 2021
My sincerest condolences for Barone family. Willie brought so much joy and friendship to all who knew him He will be missed....may he rest in peace.
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Feb
15
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2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Vander Plaat Funeral Home - Wyckoff257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481
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16
Memorial service
10:30 a.m.
St Paul Church
200 Wyckoff Ave, Ramsey, NJ
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