Official Obituary of
William Farrell
February 4, 1932 ~ March 17, 2012 (age 80) 80 Years Old
William Farrell Obituary
William T. Farrell, age 80, of Highland Park, died Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J.
Born in East Jim Thorpe, PA, he has lived in Highland Park since 1956.
William had served his country as an Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War. He had worked as an Astro Engineer for RCA Aerospace in Princeton from 1961 until his retirement in 1976.
He was a member of the Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge #135 and the Order of the Eastern Star Lodge #116 in Metuchen. Bill was also a member of the Central Jersey Scottish Rite and the Crescent Shriners. He was proud of his membership in the N.J. Amateur Computer Club.
He was pre-deceased by a brother, Richard Farrell.
Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Wilma H. Farrell, a daughter, Celeste, and her husband, Howard Stevenson of Highland Park, a grand-daughter, Nicole Stevenson of North Brunswick, three sisters; Faye Blum, Dolores Becker and Louise Zarbatany, a brother, Thomas Farrell, all of Pennsylvania and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Jaqui-Kuhn Funeral Home, 17 South Adelaide Avenue, Highland Park, N.J. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home followed by private cremation.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a contribution in his memory to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA. 19140 (donate2shc.org)
Born in East Jim Thorpe, PA, he has lived in Highland Park since 1956.
William had served his country as an Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War. He had worked as an Astro Engineer for RCA Aerospace in Princeton from 1961 until his retirement in 1976.
He was a member of the Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge #135 and the Order of the Eastern Star Lodge #116 in Metuchen. Bill was also a member of the Central Jersey Scottish Rite and the Crescent Shriners. He was proud of his membership in the N.J. Amateur Computer Club.
He was pre-deceased by a brother, Richard Farrell.
Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Wilma H. Farrell, a daughter, Celeste, and her husband, Howard Stevenson of Highland Park, a grand-daughter, Nicole Stevenson of North Brunswick, three sisters; Faye Blum, Dolores Becker and Louise Zarbatany, a brother, Thomas Farrell, all of Pennsylvania and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Jaqui-Kuhn Funeral Home, 17 South Adelaide Avenue, Highland Park, N.J. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home followed by private cremation.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a contribution in his memory to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA. 19140 (donate2shc.org)
Calling Hours
Wednesday March 21, 2012 , 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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Funeral Service
Thursday March 22, 2012 , 10:00 a.m.
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