William J. Dudgeon, 83, of Whiting, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at home. William was born and raised in Newton, NJ. He moved to Whiting in 2003. He was the custodian for Stillwater Elementary School for over 20 years. William was predeceased by his daughter, Wanda; one brother, Ernest Dudgeon and two sisters, Catherine Pluymers and Elizabeth Dudgeon. He is survived by his beloved wife of over 50 years, Maryann Dudgeon; one son, William Dudgeon; three daughters, Roxanne Agostini, Cindy Dennis and Alice Bergmann; 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Monday, Sept. 16th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Manchester Memorial Funeral Home, 28 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. A Funeral Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations in his memory to the Popcorn Park Zoo, 1 Humane Way, Forked River, NJ 08731 would be appreciated.