Bill Wicker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

WICKER, William J. “Bill” – 68, of Fishing Creek (Lower Twp.) and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. A man of honor, Bill served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a career firefighter for the Philadelphia Fire Dept. where he worked with diligence and dedication for 37 years before retiring in 2003 as the Engineer on the Fire Boat, the Bernard Samuels. Bill marched in the Philadelphia Mummer’s Day Parade for 52 consecutive years with Hegeman, South Philly, and his favorite Ferko String Band. He was a car enthusiast; enjoyed boating and fishing, and was a loyal Philadelphia Phillies fan. Bill and Donna were long time members of St. Bernard's Church in Northeast Philly, before retiring to Cape May and joining Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. Every day he spoke or text his brothers & sisters, nieces and nephews. He even dressed as Santa Claus and for 18 years visited the nieces and nephews as they were growing up! Bill is dearly missed by his wife of 47 years, Donna; his siblings, Bob Wicker, Frankie Wicker, Jack Wicker, Margie (and Bill) Valentine, Maryanne (and Joe) Ginkewicz and Kathleen Sneddon; and his adoring nieces and nephews, and 16 great-nieces and nephews whom he loved so very much. He always had a smile, and tried to make everyone laugh. Whenever anyone needed something Uncle Bill was always there. He spent his life trying to make others happy. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday (Jan. 5th) at 1:30pm in Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 525 Washington St., Cape May where there will be a visitation from 12:30pm – 1:20pm. Interment will be private and at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 525 Washington St., Cape May 08204.

Bill Wicker

November 4, 1946 - December 23, 2014