William J. "Bill" Judge Jr.

Judge, William J. "Bill" Jr. COLONIE William J. "Bill" Judge Jr., of Brickley Drive, finished living a life of 83 years on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, following a period of declining health. Born on August 4, 1937, in Albany, he was the son of William J. and Josephine (Rapacki) Judge Sr. Bill was a graduate of South Colonie High School and then served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a combat engineer from 1957-1961. On August 4, 1973, he married Beverly Wargo and they settled in Colonie. He retired in 1992 from Albany area Local 669 Fire Sprinkler Fitters and then he was employed for more than 10 years as a custodian at the South Colonie School District. Bill enjoyed bowling, fishing, and trips to the Adirondacks. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Joseph Judge; sisters, Barbara Pharo and Patricia Shahinian; an infant sister Virginia Judge and infant brother John Judge. He leaves his loving wife 47 years, Beverly Judge; two sons, John (Karen) Judge of Texas and James Judge of Rexford; grandchildren, John Jr., Jacob, Hayden, and Nicholas Judge; a brother Michael (Pam) Judge of East Poestenkill as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4, in the Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave., Colonie. Burial with military honors will be held in the Saratoga National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 3, at the funeral home. Face masks are required and social distancing is required. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.cannonfuneral.com.