MAXWELL, WILLIAM J., age 79 of Weehawken, NJ, formerly of Teaneck, died on Sunday, May 15, 2011.
Beloved Husband of Carolyn Rieger and the late Angela Giardina. Devoted father of William J. Maxwell IV, Stephanie Maxwell Binder, Max Parisi, and Beau Parisi. Dear brother of the late Barbara J. Maxwell. Loving grandfather of Anna, Elizabeth, William, Chai and Izabella.
William was President of New Jersey City University (NJCU) from 1974 to 1992, where he also served as Distinguished Professor of History and Education.
Family and friends are invited to visit Saturday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Volk-Leber Funeral Home, 789 Teaneck Road, Teaneck. A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 11 AM at the funeral home. All are invited to arrive at 10 AM. Interment to be held privately by the family.
Please be advised that an additional service in William’s memory is being planned to take place at NJCU.
In lieu of flowers, donations in William's name may be made to
the NJCU Foundation in memory of William J. Maxwell
2309 Kennedy Blvd
Hepburn Hall-Rm. 315
Jersey City, NJ 07305