William C. Richold

William ‘Bill’ C. Richold, age 79, long time resident of Hunterdon County NJ, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at hospital in NJ. 

He was born April 22, 1946 to the late Robert and Emilie Richold in Plainfield, NJ. He spent his childhood in Westfield, NJ and was the captain of thebaseball and soccer teams at Westfield High School.He was a resident of Franklin Twp., NJ for the past 32 years. 

He was the beloved husband and best friend of Maureen M. Sullivan, celebrating 57 years of marriage together. 

Bill proudly served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War.  He was a Sergeant in the 101st Airborne division known as the Screaming Eagles.

Bill had a great career at AT&T in various locations until his retirement.  After he retired he enjoyed working as a Realtor for Coldwell Banker.  

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Annandale, NJ. 

Bill loved spending time with family and nothing made him happier. He always had a smile and was well liked by anyone that met him. Bill enjoyed playing golf and softball and also liked going fishing.  

In addition to his loving wife, Bill is survived by his two children: Diana Rucci and her husband, Stephen, of Pittstown, NJ, and Bill Richold of Oxford, NJ. He is survived by his one granddaughter, Emilie Rucci, and several nieces and nephews. 

Bill is predeceased by two brothers, Robert Richoldand Barry Richold. 

Visitation will take place Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 2-4pm at Scarponi-Bright Funeral Home, 26 Main Street, Lebanon, NJ. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10am at Immaculate Conception Church, 316 Old Allerton Rd., Annandale, NJ. Interment will take place following the funeral mass at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd., Newton, PA. 

Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

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