DeRoy, William J. age 91 of New Milford died Monday, November 5, 2012. Beloved husband of 55 years to the late Jean (nee) Kolakowski. Devoted father of Dyann O’Connell and Janet Dengel and her husband John. Loving grandfather of Jenny and her husband Dan, Michael, Linda, John and his wife Stephanie, and Paul. Cherished great grandfather of John, Lyla, and Christopher. Dear brother of Virginia Sheridan. William worked for S. Blickman in Weehawken for 35 years as a tool and die maker where he used his skills to assist the military efforts of WWII . He also was very proud of his work on the Space Program and the Apollo 11 moon landing. He sang in the Ascension Church Choir and loved music, playing tennis, good food, and telling jokes. Family and friends are invited to visit Friday 4-8PM at the Volk Leber Funeral Home, 268 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell. Funeral service Saturday 10AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations in his name to St. Jude Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38148 www.stjude.org.