Obituary of William Allen Lamoreaux

Lamoreaux, William Allen age 88 of Mahwah died Sunday, October 9, 2016. Born in Liberty, NY, he was a lifelong resident of Mahwah. Bill was a Locksmith for Community Lock and Alarm Co., Ridgewood, NJ until retirement. He was also an expert cabinet and furniture maker, working for local craftsman shops and for himself, creating special pieces for close friends and family. Bill was a longtime member of Mahwah Fire Co. #4 where he served as President multiple times. He also served as President of the Mahwah Historical Society for 15 years and one term as President of the Mahwah Museum. He was parishioner of Immaculate Conception RC Church in Mahwah, where he attended school from 5th to 8th grade, served as the Director of their annual carnival fundraiser many times, and was a Lector. Bill was never idle, being an avid gardener, history buff, and award winning wood carver. Surviving is his loving wife of 64 years Patsy Ann (nee Knichel) Lamoreaux, his three sons, Stephen (Stephanie), Philip (Miho), Richard (Shelly), his brother, John Lamoreaux (Joyce), and his seven grandchildren, Nicole, Alexander, Julia, Gregory, Emma, Andrew, and Hannah. Visiting, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Thursday 10:30-11:30 am at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday 12:45 pm at Immaculate Conception RC Church, 900 Darlington Ave. Mahwah, NJ. Entombment will follow at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mahwah Museum, 201 Franklin Turnpike,Mahwah, NJ 07430