William Bradford Sennett Sr.

William Bradford Sennett Sr. obituary, Mantua, NJ

William Bradford Sennett Sr.

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William Sennett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral Home - Mantua on Oct. 14, 2025.

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William Bradford Sennett Sr., "Bill" age 86, passed Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Inspira Hospital in Mullica Hill, NJ, surrounded by his family. William was born and raised in Woodbury, NJ. After graduating from Woodbury High School, class of 1957, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving proudly from 1960-1969, including a tour in Berlin (Coc 3d Bn 6th Infantry Berlin Brigade 1963-1965). Bill went on to own and operate his own business, Bill's Floral Shoppe in Woodbury, NJ from (1969 - 2004).
Bill enjoyed spending his time watching the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies, going to the shore, particularly Cape May, and always loved working in the flower industry. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandkids. Additionally, he was a member of Woodbury Rotary International and was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow Award in 1993.
William is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Sennett (nee Gustof), his children, John Gordon Sennett and wife Natasha, William Bradford Sennett Jr. and wife Diane, and Jeffrey Howard Sennett and wife Theresa, his grandchildren, John, Shoshanna, Andrew, Michael, Carly, Connor, Julia, and Jacob, and great grandchildren, Jack and Ciaran.
Predeceased by his parents, John and Ethel Sennett, and brother Howard Sennett.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10:00am - 11:00am at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street Mantua, NJ 08051. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am at Smith Funeral Home. Burial and Military honors will follow at Green Cemetery in Deptford, NJ.
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