William T. Sooy, Jr., 80
Supervisor Schmidt Baking Company

William T. Sooy, Jr., (Bill) of Millville passed away Sunday morning after a yearlong battle with cancer at South Jersey Regional Medical Center, Vineland, NJ.

Bill was born and raised in Millville, NJ. He was a graduate of Millville Memorial High School class of 1950, where he lettered in varsity football, track, baseball, and basketball. Bill served in the United States Army as a Corporal during the Korean War.

Bill was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Bill enjoyed all sports, especially golf. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, volunteer with the American Red Cross, former Little League and basketball coach, and a member of the Millville Thunderbolt Club. Bill will be remembered for his random acts kindness, which he did often throughout the years.

Two of Bill's greatest accomplishments were his winning touchdown pass of the Millville vs. Vineland Thanksgiving game and his hole in one on the golf course.

He was predeceased by his father, William T. Sooy, Sr. and his mother & step-father, Geraldine & Bowman Streeter.

Bill is survived by his wife, Anne, who celebrated a wonderful life of fifty-five years of marriage together; his children William (Lynn) of Ocean View, NJ, Robert of Millville, NJ, and Gabriele Brunn (Jacob) of Germany; grandchildren Christina, Meredith, Jordan (Kyle), Schuyler, John, Maria, and Luke, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral mass 11 am Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at the Parish of All Saints , 621 Dock Street, Millville, NJ. There will be a viewing on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 pm and from 9:30 to 10:30 am Wednesday at the Barr Funeral Home, 2104 East Main Street in Millville. Burial will be private.
Donations in memory of Bill may be made to CHOP Foundation at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, Lockbox #1352, PO Box 8500, Philadelphia, PA 19178.