1936 ~ 2020
Bill was born on June 23, 1936 in Philadelphia to William and Helen Kearney. He died on September 22, 2020 at the age of 84.
Bill proudly served in the United States Army from 1956-1958 and the New Jersey National Guard from 1958-1962. After his military service, dad started his career as a top-notch butcher. He was known as "Bill the Butcher" throughout Camden, New Jersey. Bill was a huge Eagles and Phillies fan.
Bill moved to Utah around 1995. At the age of 80, he was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
He liked walking around his neighborhood and had many friends at the local bank and 7-11 store.
Bill is survived by his five sons Bill (Alison) of West Jordan, John (Brenda), Patrick (Stephanie), Joseph and Brian, all living in New Jersey; and former spouse MaryAnn of New Jersey.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents William and Helen; brothers Jackie and Robert; and sisters Edna and Eleanor.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 11:00 AM with a viewing two hours prior at the Mountain Shadows 2nd Ward, 7925 South 2700 West, West Jordan, UT. Interment to follow services at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park in Bluffdale.