William N. Germinario, Sr. died on Saturday October 19th at his home surrounded by family. Bill was born in Hoboken in 1927. His family moved to Holmdel in 1935, where they farmed for many years. He was a graduate of Red Bank High School class of 1945. Following high school, Bill joined the U.S. Army …
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William N. Germinario, Sr. died on Saturday October 19th at his home surrounded by family.
Bill was born in Hoboken in 1927. His family moved to Holmdel in 1935, where they farmed for many years. He was a graduate of Red Bank High School class of 1945. Following high school, Bill joined the U.S. Army serving in the 1802 Special Regiment at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point. He attained the rank of Sergeant in the Medical Corp. Bill was awarded the WWII Victory Medal.
He entered the maritime industry and became a Stevedore Safety Superintendent. Bill continued studying and became a Certified Safety Profession and had worked for several stevedore and steamship lines in both port New York and Philadelphia. His last position was a Loss Prevention Officer for Atlantic Container Line, Elizabeth, where he directed their teaching and technical affiliates. As a member of the N.Y. Shipping Association Safety Committee he was instrumental in writing many of the industries code of safety regulations that are still in effect today. Following retiring in 1994, he continued to teach classes in Hazardous Materials Safety Training.
Bill enjoyed many a day making wine in the family basement with his father and his own children. Being raised on farm he always had a tremendous size garden in his backyard full of vegetables for his family to enjoy. He was a fan of Army football, especially the Army Navy game. He was a parishioner of Church of St. Catharine, Holmdel, where he would volunteer as an Usher.
He was predeceased by his parents Nicholas and Anna Marie Germinario and his first wife Rose Lepre Germinario.
Surviving his wife of 57 years, Barbara Germinario; children, Anne Marie Giannico, Bayville, Nicholas Germinario and his wife, Kathy, Bayville, Leonard Germinario and his husband Ronald Bradley, West Long Branch, Donna Rose Germinario, Holmdel, William Germinario and his wife Charlene, Middletown, Mary Jane Barrett, Tinton Falls and Paula Germinario, Allentown, PA; seven grandchildren, Michelle and Raj, Carly and Brian, Christina and Bob, Alexandria and Reed, Jenna, Anthony and Shayna, Amanda and Jeffrey; and six great grandchildren, Gabriella, Thomas, Ava, Leo, Nicholas and Luke.
Visitation Wednesday October 23rd, 4 to 8 pm at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel. Mass of Christian burial, Thursday, October 24th, 9:15 am at Church of St. Catharine, Holmdel. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. To share a favorite memory or send messages of condolence please visit Bill’s page of tributes at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com.
Donna Kalakowski
left a message on November 13, 2019:
I know that the guys are gathered together in Heaven with you Bill. My Dad is probably organizing a big welcome home party for you. Godspeed.
Fran & John Lemay
left a message on October 21, 2019:
A candle was lit by Fran & John Lemay on 2019/10/21
vinnie jule and bernadette malecki and Mom
left a message on October 20, 2019:
To the entire Germinario family, we send our heartfelt and sincere prayers and condolences. He was a wonderful man who loved his family very much. It was an honor to have known him and all that knew him will miss him every day. We pray he is at peace with the Lord. God Bless. Love, Vinnie and Bernie and Mom Jule
Kathy Rogers
left a message on October 20, 2019:
My sincere sympathy Michelle and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time.❤
George Turner & Alex Gonzalez
left a message on October 20, 2019:
To read how your father served his country and continued to love and share it throughout his life is such a tribute an honorable moment to read. His heritage and love for his family is one that many could only wish for. He must have lived a wonderful life ~ May he be at Peace
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Linda Lepre
left a message on October 20, 2019:
Dear Barbara, Nick, Anne Marie, Lenny, Donna Rose, MaryJane, Billy, Paula. My deepest condolences I send to you. I so loved your Dad.
Love Always,
Linda
Kathy Rogers
left a message on October 20, 2019:
A candle was lit by Kathy Rogers on 2019/10/20
vinnie jule and bernadette malecki and Mom
left a message on October 20, 2019:
A candle was lit by vinnie jule and bernadette malecki and Mom on 2019/10/20
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Donna Kalakowski
left a message on November 13, 2019:
I know that the guys are gathered together in Heaven with you Bill. My Dad is probably organizing a big welcome home party for you. Godspeed.
Fran & John Lemay
left a message on October 21, 2019:
A candle was lit by Fran & John Lemay on 2019/10/21
vinnie jule and bernadette malecki and Mom
left a message on October 20, 2019:
To the entire Germinario family, we send our heartfelt and sincere prayers and condolences. He was a wonderful man who loved his family very much. It was an honor to have known him and all that knew him will miss him every day. We pray he is at peace with the Lord. God Bless. Love, Vinnie and Bernie and Mom Jule
Kathy Rogers
left a message on October 20, 2019:
My sincere sympathy Michelle and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time.❤
George Turner & Alex Gonzalez
left a message on October 20, 2019:
To read how your father served his country and continued to love and share it throughout his life is such a tribute an honorable moment to read. His heritage and love for his family is one that many could only wish for. He must have lived a wonderful life ~ May he be at Peace
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Linda Lepre
left a message on October 20, 2019:
Dear Barbara, Nick, Anne Marie, Lenny, Donna Rose, MaryJane, Billy, Paula. My deepest condolences I send to you. I so loved your Dad.
Love Always,
Linda
Kathy Rogers
left a message on October 20, 2019:
A candle was lit by Kathy Rogers on 2019/10/20
vinnie jule and bernadette malecki and Mom
left a message on October 20, 2019:
A candle was lit by vinnie jule and bernadette malecki and Mom on 2019/10/20
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