Obituary of William Morton

William "Bill" Morton Jr., 78 of Hopatcong, New Jersey, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on December 17, 1947, in Glen Ridge, NJ to the late William Garfield Morton and Edna Josephine (Black) Morton.

Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and his beloved wife, Marilyn. Their love and partnership were the foundation of a life filled with cherished memories.

He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn Morton; his sons, William "Billy" Morton III, Brian Morton and his wife, Shari, and Todd Morton; his sisters, Joanne Storino and Regina Armstrong; his brother, Michael Morton; and his treasured grandchildren, Brandon, Jayson, Todd Jr., Gabriella, and Alexandra. He was predeceased by his sister, Linda Morton.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, Bill served his country with honor. Following his military service, he worked for Adam Metal for more than 20 years before retiring.

Bill was a high school graduate whose simple pleasures brought him great happiness. He was an avid fan of the New York Giants and rarely missed a football Sunday. He enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, and keeping active outdoors. Most of all, he loved gathering with family, sharing stories, laughter, and creating lasting memories with those he held dear.

Bill will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his hardworking spirit, his love of sports and the outdoors, and the kindness he showed to those around him. His presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Netcong Company 2 Firehouse, 49 College Road, Netcong, NJ.