Obituary of William J. Goffe

William J. Goffe, 74, of Howell Township passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, August 9, 2024.  Bill was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio.  He moved to New Jersey in 1985 and settled in Howell Township.  He retired as the office manager from Urban Engineers Inc working mainly in New Jersey completing the Frank Lautenberg Train Station in Secaucus along with the Meadowlands Sports Complex Train Station in East Rutherford.  Bill's commitment to his community was evident in his lifelong service as a volunteer firefighter.  A Life Member of the Adelphia Fire Company, he fulfilled various roles including driver, fire police, and secretary.  His involvement extended to serving as treasurer of the Howell Relief Association.  Yet, his greatest pride and joy was being a cherished Pop-Pop.

Bill was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Goffe; his son, Michael J. Goffe; and a brother, James Goffe.  He was survived by his daughter, Patti Rudolph and her husband, Scott; granddaughter, Jessica; siblings, Henry “Hank” Goffe and Mary Burda and her husband, Jeff; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Goffe and Marie Rymers and her husband, Tom.

A visitation will be held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM with his fireman’s service to follow at 5:00 PM.  For those who cannot attend in person, you may participate via the funeral home’s webcast HERE.  Interment will be private.  For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Adelphia Fire Company, PO Box 125, Adelphia, NJ 07710.  For information, directions, or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.