William Roberts

William S. Roberts, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2015. His last days were spent surrounded by family and friends. He was born November 8, 1943, in New Rochelle, New York, to the late William S. Roberts, Sr., and Marie-Louise (Moran) Roberts. Bill graduated from Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut, in 1961, and the University of Rochester in 1965, where he met his wife, Carol. After graduation, he entered the United States Air Force Reserves. He then settled in New Jersey, working at ExxonMobil Corporation for thirty-three years until his retirement in 2000. Following retirement, Bill became a dedicated member of the Martinsville Rescue Squad, where he served as a Crew Chief and Treasurer. He was also an active member of the United Methodist Church of Bound Brook, where he was a past President and Treasurer of the Trustees, and member of the Chancel Choir. Bill was a warm and caring man who loved nothing more than getting together with family and friends. He was an avid game player — cards, chess, monopoly, backgammon — and enjoyed teaching these games to his grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandparent, and was generous with his time in helping others. Bill leaves behind his loving wife of forty - six years, Carol; his beloved daughters, Ann (Jonathan Isacoff) of Spokane, Washington, and Katherine (Daniel Freyman) of Short Hills, New Jersey; his five grandchildren, Madeline and Elizabeth Isacoff, and Max, Henry, and Caroline Freyman, as well as his sisters Ardys McElwee and Judith Roberts, and his brother Richard Roberts. Visitation will be held 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. Friday, March 27, 2015, at the funeral home. A memorial service will be held 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 28, at the United Methodist Church of Bound Brook, 150 West Union Avenue, Bound Brook. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Bound Brook Memorial Fund, 150 West Union Avenue, Bound Brook, New Jersey 08805, or the    Martinsville Rescue Squad    , Martinsville, New Jersey 08836.