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.





Doloes Wawrzyniak Hayney March 9, 2010
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Willy. I first met him at a very young age of about 7 or 8 on Bradley Ave. in Parkside when he played baseball for the Bucaneers at Camden High Field. He was a friend of Jack Dziekanski & Frankie Vespe. He did all the plumbing for the Wawrzyniak Family on Bradley Ave. and I called for him when I got married and moved to Fairview. My family thought the world of "Wilcox" as my father called him. Dolores

Margie Thompson March 9, 2010
Mike & Family Was so sorry to hear of your Dads passing, he was a great man, our family loved him dearly. We shared a lot of great memories with him and will cherish them dearly. He is up there sharing lots of old times & memories with dad, Mom, David & Ricky. God bless you all. Love The Thompson Family Barry, Scott, Margie, Candy, Vicki & Mike

Don Bealer March 10, 2010
I am reminded of great memories of Bill and the old Voorhees softball league. Bill's competitive spirit added some excitement to the league. He was always a gentleman with us. Donnie B. from Hardenberg

connie April 19, 2010
Michael and family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You know I really loved him with all my heart and we all had some good times. I'm sorry I couln't be there, I just found out April 19th. You all take care and I've Been missing you all. Thank you and your father for all of the good times. Connie

Connie April 19, 2010
Michael, Your dad will really be missed by alot of people. The baseball players, the people he had done work for and me.... I think about you all very often and could never find a number to call. Please forgive me. I wish I could have been there. Connie