William G. Fearon, 49, of Cedar Grove, N.J., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be today, December 30, from 3-8 p.m. at Shook’s Cedar Grove Funeral Home, 486 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove. The funeral mass will be offered on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 10:30 a.m. at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington, N.J., with interment following at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Memories and condolences may be shared at shookscedargrove.com.

Born in Kearny, N.J., Bill has been a resident of Cedar Grove since 1995. Lt. Fearon was a proud member of the 114th State Police class, graduating on September 23, 1994. He served his entire career with distinction in numerous roles within the Division’s Field Operations Section, including Troops B and D. He was a member of the State Trooper’s Superior Officer’s Association, the State Troopers NCO Association and the STFA. He was a member of the NRA, the Irish Echo Group and the Sheepdog Foundation. Throughout his battle with cancer, Bill maintained his sense of humor, positive attitude and can-do spirit, and he personally handed out hundreds of “No Fear” wristbands to family, friends and acquaintances during his struggle to show that he would never give up his fight.

Predeceased by his father, William F. Fearon, Bill is surviving by his beloved wife, Janice Fearon (Grueter); beloved children, Ryan, Elyse and Jessica; cherished mother, Angela; his loving brother, George; and many other family members, friends, and brothers and sisters in blue.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Cedar Grove Vol. Fire Dept., P.O. Box 435, Cedar Grove, 07009.

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