Celebrating the life of
William John Campolongo
April 28, 1933 - August 07, 2012
Savannah- William J. Campolongo died August 7, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by his wife and children.
He was born April 28, 1933 in Manhattan, New York where he met his wife and lived most of his life before moving to Savannah in 1986.
He served in the Army and Army Reserve for 13 years. He retired from the NYC Police Department after 22 years of honorable service. He is a graduate of La Salle Academy and John Jay College in New York.
He served as President and Vice-President of the Savannah Italian Club. He also served as President and Vice-President of the Cops for Christ Ministries in New York. He served as President and Vice-President for the Georgetown Homeowners Association for 7 years and helped to improve the amenities for all homeowners. He was a member of the Chevis Oaks Baptist Church where he was treated like a family member.
He is survived by his wife, Ada; daughters, Louise and Rita; grandsons, Neil and Jon; granddaughters, Toni and Ada Marie; great granddaughter, Aliyah Marie and son-in-law, Hector.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2012 at Chevis Oaks Baptist Church.
Interment will follow in Greenwich Cemetery.
The family suggests remembrances be made in his memory to Chevis Oaks Baptist Church.
My deepest condolences to the family of the man I knew as Ex. Loved to argue with him especially about religion. He is probably now arguing with Jesus.
- Anthony, Greenville, SC
A very sweet and loving person who was loved by many members or our family. Uncle Willie will be missed.
- Lydia Molitor, St. Augustine, FL
Louise and family, I am so sorry for your loss and I wanted to share this with you. I'm Free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God has laid you see. I took his hand when I heard His call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, O yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee, God wanted me now, He set me free.
- Sabine Burns, Savannah, GA
Praying for your family..Mr. Bill will be greatly missed from our church family at Chevis Oaks.He was such a pleasure to talk to.Will continue to pray and know that the family will always be a part of THE FAMILY at Chevis Oaks....
- Gary and Annette White, Sav., GA
With deepest sympathy Ada and family, Bill will be missed by many, Love, Theresa and Joshua I recited this poem at my brother's funeral and I hope it gives you peace: Do not stand at my grave & weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints in snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumnal rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave & cry, I am not there, I did not die.
- Theresa Goodwin, Savannah, GA
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if we can in anyway assist you and your family. We sincerely offer to you our most sincere condolence.
- Staff Of Dr Rendon, Savannah, GA
I am so very sorry for your loss. I don't remember if I ever met your father when you lived in Suffern. I was fortunate to have him as a friend on facebook and we had a short conversation that I will always remember. I hope He and Joey are watching over us all. Bless you and your family for having such a wonderful dad and brother.
- EILEEN COSENZA, BLOOMINGDALE, NJ
Dad I am gonna miss you so much.You are with my little Sir Harry,you both can do some fishing.I will miss all your stories. Harley will miss you also. You will always be in my heart.
- Tammy Collins, Richmond. Hill, GA
My deepest condolences to the family of the man I knew as Ex. Loved to argue with him especially about religion. He is probably now arguing with Jesus.
- Anthony, Greenville, SC
A very sweet and loving person who was loved by many members or our family. Uncle Willie will be missed.
- Lydia Molitor, St. Augustine, FL
Louise and family, I am so sorry for your loss and I wanted to share this with you. I'm Free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God has laid you see. I took his hand when I heard His call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, O yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee, God wanted me now, He set me free.
- Sabine Burns, Savannah, GA
Praying for your family..Mr. Bill will be greatly missed from our church family at Chevis Oaks.He was such a pleasure to talk to.Will continue to pray and know that the family will always be a part of THE FAMILY at Chevis Oaks....
- Gary and Annette White, Sav., GA
With deepest sympathy Ada and family, Bill will be missed by many, Love, Theresa and Joshua I recited this poem at my brother's funeral and I hope it gives you peace: Do not stand at my grave & weep I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints in snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumnal rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave & cry, I am not there, I did not die.
- Theresa Goodwin, Savannah, GA
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if we can in anyway assist you and your family. We sincerely offer to you our most sincere condolence.
- Staff Of Dr Rendon, Savannah, GA
I am so very sorry for your loss. I don't remember if I ever met your father when you lived in Suffern. I was fortunate to have him as a friend on facebook and we had a short conversation that I will always remember. I hope He and Joey are watching over us all. Bless you and your family for having such a wonderful dad and brother.
- EILEEN COSENZA, BLOOMINGDALE, NJ
Dad I am gonna miss you so much.You are with my little Sir Harry,you both can do some fishing.I will miss all your stories. Harley will miss you also. You will always be in my heart.
- Tammy Collins, Richmond. Hill, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
