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William H. Wilcox
Home:
Berlin, NJ
Date of Death:
March 5, 2010
Age:
80
Birthdate:
May 29, 1929
Place of Birth:
Westernport, MD
Service Information:
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 11:30 AM Giosa Funeral Home, West Berlin, NJ
Visitation:
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10 to 11:30am at Giosa Funeral Home, West Berlin, NJ
Interment:
Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, NJ
| ![]() WILCOX, SR. WILLIAM H. Born May 29, 1929 and passed away March 5, 2010 at the age of 80, of Berlin, NJ. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Frank and Martha Wilcox, sister Mary Ann, brother, Frank "Smokey" and grandson Ricky. He will be sadly missed by sons William, Jr., wife Diana, son Michael, wife Dee Ann, daughter, Danielle Steiner of Texas, grandchildren, Billy, Michael Daniel, Michael Thomas, Eden and great grandson Willie. Bill was born in Westernport, MD. The family moved to Camden, where he attended Hatch Jr. High School and Camden High School. While in high school he excelled in football and baseball. Bill was good enough to be signed by the Dover Phillies, an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies and Gloversville Glovers, an affiliate of the St. Louis Browns professional teams. After his ball playing days ended, Bill became a master plumber and owned and operated a successful plumbing business that bore his name until retirement. In the mid 60's Bill was the President of the Master Plumbers Association. Bill owned, raced and bred thoroughbreds for over 40 years. Later he played, coached and sponsored many Men's Softball teams in the South Jersey area. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Bill's family on Wednesday Mar. 10, from 10 am to 11:30 am at the Giosa Funeral Home, 171 Haddon Avenue., West Berlin, where his Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 am. Interment will follow at Locustwood Cemetery, Cherry Hill. ![]() | |||