William M. Hennig
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On Sunday, January 15, 2023, Bill Hennig, loving husband, devoted father to two children, and father figure to many, passed away in his home at the age of 68.
Bill was born on January 1, 1955 in New Milford, NJ to William and Doris Hennig and raised in Fair Lawn. Bill had a love of learning the nuts and bolts of things and a talent for tinkering, which grew into a 45-year career as a mechanical engineer. On October 10, 1981, he married the love of his life, Claire Cassidy. They raised two sons, Stephen and Mark, whom he loved beyond words.
Bill was quick to say, "I love you," dance at weddings, and could walk into any room and make a new friend. He was a phenomenal baker, a music connoisseur, and a Yankees fanatic. Bill was an avid softball player and golfer. He loved nature and recently achieved his dream of touring numerous U.S. National Parks. "Ranger Bill" could always be counted on to identify a bird, a constellation, or animal tracks. Bill loved spending time on Long Beach Island, NJ and in The Villages, Florida.
Bill is deeply mourned by his wife, Claire, two sons, Stephen and Mark, two daughters-in-law, Laura and Emily, three sisters, Judy, Carol, and Laura, father-in-law Robert Cassidy, six brothers and sisters-in-law, fourteen loving nieces and nephews, eight grand nieces and nephews, dear cousins, and countless friends whom he considered family.
A memorial gathering in Bill's honor will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023 10am until time of service at 11am at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 4700 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ. A celebration of Bill's life will follow.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Bill's memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or Mary's Place By The Sea.