| William W. Supplee Sr.
June 28, 1952 - February 27, 2009
 William W. Supplee, Sr., 56, of Washington Township, NJ, died Friday, February 27, 2009 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Franklin Township.
Born: June 28, 1952 in Newark, NJ, he was a son of Joan Supplee of Hampton and the late Henderson Supplee.
Personal: He was a lifelong resident of the Washington area. He was CEO and president of General Redi-Chem of Oxford. He also owned and operated Color & Chemical Technologies. Bill graduated from Warren Hills High School, class of 1970. He earned a BA in chemistry and biology from Fairleigh-Dickinson University in 1974. He enjoyed music and playing the guitar. He loved touring on his motorcycle. He also enjoyed boating and cooking. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family at his Florida home. Bill was a man you met and did not quickly forget. Many words come to mind when you say “Bill Supplee”: tall, intelligent, creative, fun, talented, entrepreneur, loving, generous to friends and family. He was a complex man who loved the simple life – enjoying a motorcycle ride; playing with the dog, Peyton; laying on the couch and blasting the TV. He was a man that many people looked up to – and not just because he was tall. He was a generous man who surely loved his family and valued his friends. He was the proudest father of Nicole and Bill, Jr. He glowed as Bill graduated from MIT, and was constantly amazed by Nicole’s genuine beauty and big heart. He was blessed with his loving wife Robin, who was his everything. He was a gentle man with a beautiful soul. He was loved, and loving.
Memberships: Bill was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Washington. He was also a member of the American Motorcycle Association.
Survivors: His loving wife of 28 years Robin; his caring children, a daughter Nicole Supplee of Washington and a son William W. Supplee Jr. of Mountain View, CA; his mother Joan Supplee of Hampton; two sisters, Gail Bell and her husband Denis of Hackettstown; and Nell Supplee of Hampton; mother-in-law Cecelia Rae and her husband Donald “Murph” of Washington; and many nieces and nephews.
Services: Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. in Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 West Washington Avenue, Washington. A Mass of Christian Burial with Father Blaise Baran officiating will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 200 Carlton Avenue, Washington. Burial will be in Musconetcong Valley Cemetery, Hampton.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Animal Alliance, PO Box 1285, Belle Mead, NJ 08502 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Warren Hills Memorial Home.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Robin, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Bill will surely be missed by all that knew him. I smile when I think of him, he was such a character, and the only customer I ever let smoke in my car….got to be someone special for me to break that rule. You’ve had such a trying year, my thoughts a prayers are with you. I hope you can find the strength to get through this terrible time and hope you are surrounded by those that love you. You are in my heart and I am here if you need anything. Sara M Austin saram@colorado.net
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Robin, I was so sorry to hear from Ruth about Bill's passing. I cannot imagine the sadness you and your children are feeling now. I can only pray for you all and hope loving memories replace the pain. I will be unable to attend the viewing or funeral, but wanted you to know I am thinking of you. Love, Gloria Pagano
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------On behalf of the Canavan Family (D.B. Becker Co., Inc.), we would like to extend our deepest sympathies. We have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Supplee over the years. He will be missed. Best Regards, Daniel T. Canavan III Vice President Marketing & Sales
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bill was a long time friend and business associate. He will be sorely missed. I loved Bill, Jim Will
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Robin & Family, Erin and I express our condolences to you and your family in these tragic times. For the short time I’ve known Bill through Bill’s & Johnny’s Concrete Color Company he was a terrific person and I was happy to have known him. May your happiness of memoires get you through these times and please know that your family our in our prayers. Erin & Bill Bloodgood
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My sincere condolences on the passing of Bill. I enjoyed working with Bill on and off over the past 13 years. He was a very honest and truthful man and a pleasure to talk to. This is a great loss for many. God Bless, John D. Quigley, P.E.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Nicole: I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May God bless you and give you strength. With much sympathy, Grace Pintabone
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Robin, Billy, Nicole, Bill and I worked very closely together for a number of years at Pfizer. We spent many hours together on the road talking about business, independent business opportunities, family and life. We got to know each other quite well. Bill was a very bright man who often lived on the edge and wanted to use his creativeness to explore and live life to the fullest. No matter what direction he went, Bill was clear that Robin, Nicole, and Billy were his loves and his life. I am deeply saddened by Bill's passing. He was too young to leave. For sure Bill made the most of his life while he was here. Life did not pass him by. Please accept my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are truly with you. Alan Bruder Margaret White
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Robin & Family,We are deeply saddened to hear of Bill's unfortunate accident. Our hearts are heavy and you are all in our prayers during these difficult days. I don't remember a time when Bill wasn't smiling especially when he spoke to us of his family at the cousins parties at Joanie and Artie's. I hope all of your warm memories comfort you in the days ahead. Love, Cousin Jimmy & Kathie Stefanski and children ( Russell& Andrea, Matthew, Jeffrey & Nicole) We know he is with Bryan watching over all of you! Jimmy's Email:blueclaw34@aol.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Robin, Nicole, Billy -We love Bill; he was a huge blessing to our family. He certainly was a man generous with his time and willing to share anything he owned. Lou and I appreciated the love he showed our kids and the friendship he shared with us. We pray for the Lord's comfort for you. Our love to you - Dave, Louise, Brittany, Alyssa, and Robyn Morton.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Robin, I am very sorry to hear about your loss of Bill. It was always a pleasure working with both of you. I very much enjoyed the gatherings we had at your house and the time spent together. If I can do anything to help feel free to call.
Perry Apfelbeck
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Robin, Billy & Nicole We mourn your tremendous loss and share your unbearable grief. But however unbearable the loss and grief, we rejoice in the knowledge that we had the opportunity to share much time and friendship together as companions. As we move forward, as we must, we will always treasure those good times. And I know that Bill would want us to continue on our life's journey together in this companionship. Though not with us, He will always be a part of us, as we that are left without him, continue forward. Please know that Jan and I will always be here with you as we continue this journey. Do not hesitate to call upon us as we all struggle forward through this loss. Love, Paul & Jan Hennesey
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Robin and Family; Fritz and I send our sincere condolences. We hope your strength and love for one another will guide you through this difficult time. Always remember the good times and know that your friends will always be there for you. Love, Fritz, Jan & Xena
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Robin and Family,Brad and I are saddened by your loss. Bill was very special and we will miss him. If Brad can help you out in anyway with the business, please do not hesitate to Call. 909-864-4666, my office 909-882-1781. Brad and Denise Lundy
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