William Scates

William C. Scates “Bill”, 85 of Mays Landing, NJ passed away at home on November 2, 2014. Born in Newark, New Jersey on August 19, 1929 he is predeceased by his father Frank W., mother Nellie, brothers Robert, Franklin, Albert, Melvin and sister Evelyn Super. Bill was a Staff Sergeant First Class for the US Army during the Korean War, serving on the front lines from 1951 to 1953. Upon his return home he married Alberta Currie. In 1953 Bill was employed by Formigli Brothers Corp. of Berlin, NJ and remained there for the next 28 years. Initially hired as a mold maker Bill rose through the ranks, eventually being promoted to plant supervisor. In 1975 the recession caused Formigli Brothers to close it’s doors, whereupon Bill went to work for AIMS in Vineland, NJ and then moved onto Easter Seals Corporation of Milville, NJ. Upon retirement Bill found great joy building and refinishing furniture, as well as spoiling his black labradors Ebony and Cody. One of his passions was fishing with his best friends Bob Johnson and Dan Kelly to Cape Cod several times a year . Bill was a lifetime member of VFW Post 220 and a member of the Rotary Club of Mays Landing, NJ. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Alberta T. Scates, daughter Barbara D. Scates, sister Shirley Capoferri and sister-in-law Ruth Scates. A Viewing will be held on Thursday, November 6th from 10am-12noon, at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, where services will be held at 12noon. Burial and military honors will follow at Union Cemetery, Mays Landing. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations being made to the Atlantic County SPCA, PO Box 205, Somers Point, NJ 08244 and/or Wildlife Aid, 155 Asbury Road, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08234.