William Sperr Obituary
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Born on March 1, 1955, in Plainfield, NJ, William was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (née Gonzol) Sperr. He was a 1973 graduate of Middlesex High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in history from Rutgers University.
William had a lifelong passion for science fiction, especially Star Trek. A proud fan, he attended the 1976 Star Trek convention in New York. He was also deeply interested in World War II history, particularly the European front. A gifted artist and cartoonist, William had a unique talent for capturing humor and history in his artwork.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna; his sister, Patti; his cousin, Jackie; and his cherished dog, Honey Boo Boo.
All funeral arrangements are private at this time and have been entrusted to Warren Hills Memorial Home. Inurnment at Bound Brook Cemetery will be announced at a later date. To send online condolences, please visit www.warrenhillsmemorialhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations in William's memory may be made to the ASPCA.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Teri Erb
August 6, 2025
Billy was always a very nice guy.
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Catherine Santora Kauffmann
August 5, 2025
I remember Bill as being a kind quiet sole. May he rest in peace.
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