William J. Post

William J. Post, age 76 of Wayne, died on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. He was the founder of W.J. Post, Inc., Mechanical Contractors.

Raised in Clifton, Bill graduated from Clifton High School in 1962 and began working as a Union Pipefitter. During the 1960’s, he served in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant in a Military Police unit and later in the National Guard. He joined the Clifton Special Police and headed up that unit between 1967 and 1986.

Many people knew Bill professionally as the owner of W. J. Post Mechanical Contractors.  He started the company in 1977 and has earned the respect of many throughout the years and he’s made many friends along the way.

Bill was a generous and selfless man with a ‘larger than life’ personality.  He lived for his family and his friends, and he had friends from all walks of life who he truly cared about. The world would be a better place if there were more people like Bill. As his son said; “If I could be half the man my father was, I would be doing alright.” Bill was also an avid fisherman whose best days were spent aboard his boat out on the Atlantic Ocean. He absolutely loved fishing and always looked forward to the next trip!

Bill was especially devoted to his wife, Louise (nee Hopphan).  They met in Clifton during the 1960’s and Bill proposed soon after.  They were married on April 1, 1967 at Holy Name Church in Garfield, but Bill was unable to take time off from work to enjoy a honeymoon. That didn’t stop them from starting a family. They eventually welcomed three boys, raising them at their home in Wayne. Bill and Louise were inseparable during the fifty-three years since their marriage. They were meant to be, and enjoyed doing everything together. Louise will miss him dearly.

Bill was tragically predeceased by his son; Charles “Chucky” Post in 2011.  He is survived by his beloved wife Louise of Wayne, by their two sons; William Jr. and his wife Petra of Whippany, and Robert “Bobby” of Woodland Park, two grandchildren; William III and Amanda of Whippany, his sister-in-law; Dorothy Simon of Oakland, a nephew; William Simon of Oakland, and one sister; Helen Berkenbush of Clifton.

Donations in Bill’s memory would be appreciated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959, www.stjude.org.