William E. Shields, Sr., on June 1, 2022, of Bellmawr, NJ. Age 89.
Beloved husband of the late Geraldine M. Shields. Devoted father of William E. Shields, Jr., Geraldine Cromley (Richard), and Lisa Shields. Loving grandfather of Lisa Anne (Josh), Kate, and Jenn and great grandfather of Charlotte. Dear brother of Jack Shields, Betty Colligan, and the late Joe Shields.
Bill enjoyed horse racing, cars, and swimming, but his greatest joy was his family. He proudly served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
There will be a viewing from 6pm to 8pm Sunday, June 5 and from 8:15am to 9:15am Monday, June 6 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE, 126 S. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede, NJ 08078 (856-939-2095).
Funeral Mass 10am Monday at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, 601 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ 08031.
Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr.
Donations may be made in William's name to the Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market Street, Suite 250, Philadelphia, PA, 19106 or by visiting www.alz.org.
Services
Viewing
Runnemede, NJ 08078
Viewing
Runnemede, NJ 08078
Funeral Mass
Bellmawr, New Jersey 08031
Graveside Service
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
My Condolences to Dee ,Bill , Lisa , A true Friend that will sadly be missed , Love going to Car Shows with him in Atlantic City .
Dee, Billy, Lisa , I'm truly sorry for your loss. Your dad was a wonderful person with the best sense of humor. . I'm glad to have known him.
Judy Sansweet
Elizabeth's Birthday Celebration 2019
Bill, Betty & Jack
Easter on AC Boardwalk- Better Days!!!
From Left to Right - Bill Shields, Gerry Shields. Betty Colligan and Joe Colligan