Obituary of William J. Keane

William J. Keane “Bill” age 65 of Wyckoff died Friday, July 28, 2017 at his home.   He was the son of the late John F. Keane and Jane C. Keane.  Bill grew up in Glen Rock with his five brothers and sisters. He was a graduate of Regis High School in 1969 and of Wheeling College with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 1973. Upon graduation, William began a thirteen year career in public accounting at R.D. Hunter & Company, CPA’s.  In 1986, William transferred to his major accounting client at Nutrition Industries, a food manufacturer and wholesaler. William remained with Nutrition Industries/Smart Balance/ Pinnacle Foods, its successors, until his retirement. 

William was a long time member of Glen Rock Athletic Club, and a loyal fan of the New York Mets, the New York Giants, Boston Red Sox and Coca-Cola (Pepsi is not an acceptable substitute). He enjoyed playing poker and golf with friends, and going to Broadway shows with his wife. William was married to his wife, Janet in 1981 and has lived in Ramsey, NJ and Wyckoff, NJ since their marriage. 

He is survived by his wife Janet, his two sons, Bryan and his wife Caridee Keane of New York City and Alex Keane of San Francisco, CA.  Also surviving are his 5 brothers and sisters, Barbara Keane of Reston, VA, Patricia Heinrich of Surprise, AZ, Thomas Keane of Greensboro, NC, Carol Collins of Huntersville, NC and Nancy Keane of Great Falls, VA.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, at 11 am at Church of the Nativity, 315 Prospect Street, Midland Park, NJ.  Private cremation was held.  In lieu of flowers donations to The Valley Hospital Foundation, 223 N. Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, on the memo line indicate: “Oncology Services” would be appreciated.