WILLIAM L. BARRETT

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Bill's honor to: The Department for Persons with Disabilities, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Paterson at http://ccpaterson.org/Barrett VISITATION: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020 4PM TO 8PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL MASS: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 12NOON ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE RC CHURCH 5635 BERKSHIRE VALLEY ROAD OAK RIDGE, NJ 07438 INTERMENT: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 FOLLOWING FUNERAL MASS ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CEMETERY ADJACENT TO THE CHURCH William L. Barrett, of Oak Ridge, NJ, passed away peacefully on Feb 18, 2020. He was born on July 7, 1924 in Paterson, NJ to the late Lillian and Leo Barrett. Bill was a proud WWII veteran of the US Navy, where he served as a radioman on gun crews from 1942 to 1946 on several ships. He met the love of his life after they corresponded as pen pals during the war, and when they finally met, it was love at first site. He married Alice M. Smith when the war was over, and the newlyweds settled in Clifton, NJ where they raised four children. Bill and Alice had a long and happy marriage for 54 years until Alice passed away in 2001. Bill had a successful career as an automobile salesman for Buick, Cadillac and Oldsmobile for 43 years. He loved his family more than anything, and he instilled strong Catholic values and faith in his children. Active in the parish of St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Clifton, NJ for approximately 40 years, Bill became a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus. In 1988, Bill and Alice moved to Oak Ridge, NJ to be closer to their grandchildren and joined St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Bill had unwavering faith and was active with the Knights of Columbus until his death. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 564 in Oak Ridge. Bill was a kind man who had a great sense of humor and he loved making people laugh. He liked everyone and had many life-long friends. His only real hobby was taking care of his family—he loved unconditionally, always encouraging and supporting the family. Nothing brought him greater joy than his children, grand-children and great-grandchildren. He deeply loved his wife, Alice, and together they taught their children how to love. The love that he taught by example may be his greatest legacy. Bill is survived by his children: Bill (Laurel), Thomas (Patricia), Cindy (Dave), and David; four grandchildren: Dana, Kathleen, Timothy and Gavin, and four great-grandchildren: Tiana, Davis, Maxwell and Isla. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family members. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 pm, Friday, Feb 21 at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Rd., Newfoundland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon on Saturday, Feb. 22 in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5635 Berkshire Valley Rd., Oak Ridge, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Bill’s honor to The Department for Persons with Disabilities, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Paterson at http://ccpaterson.org/Barrett

WILLIAM L. BARRETT

July 7, 1924 - February 18, 2020