William E. Hocker Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

HOCKER Sr., William E. – 97 years, of Lakeland, FL, formerly Philadelphia, PA and Williamstown, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5, 2017. He proudly and honorably served in the US Army during WWII as a Sergeant for Battery C, 66th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion. Throughout his civilian career, he served as a Manager for Food Fair Supermarkets. He and his family were longtime residents of Williamstown, NJ. He was a parishioner of St. Mary’s RC Church and a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, Mater Christi Council #3352. Bill enjoyed a portion of his later life with his longtime companion and supporter, Elaine Capozzoli. He liked family gatherings, dancing and partying with friends. He also loved frequent visits with his children, their families and precious grandchildren. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Catherine, son Michael, and great grandson, Jack Skea. He will be dearly missed by his loving family, son Bill (and Judith) Hocker; daughter, Kathleen (and Martin) Fulmer; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 13th, 10am at Our Lady of Peace Parish (St. Mary’s RC Church), Main St. & Carroll Ave., Williamstown, where friends will be received from 9am to 9:50am. Interment with Military Honors will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Williamstown. In lieu of flowers, donations are most appreciated to: Our Lady of Peace Parish, 32 Carroll Ave., Williamstown, NJ 08094. Info and condolences: spilkerfuneralhome.com Although this website offers many options to send flowers, PLEASE observe the request of the family to send a memorial contribution instead to: Our Lady of Peace Parish, 32 Carroll Ave., Williamstown, NJ 08094.

William E. Hocker Sr.

August 18, 1919 - February 5, 2017