William J. "Bill" Caulfield, Sr., 88 of Shenandoah passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.
Born in Lost Creek on August 6, 1933, he was a son of the late Michael and Anna (Carey) Caulfield.
He was a 1951 graduate of the former Saint Joseph's High School, Girardville where he was class valedictorian.
Mr. Caulfield was a decorated Korean War army veteran. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal.
Earlier in life, Bill was employed as a mechanic for the former Beres Motors, a Hudson dealer in Shenandoah. He then became manager for the former Bereschak's Beer Distributor, Shenandoah and in 1977 he became proprietor and the business became known as Caulfield Beer Distributor. He then worked at Pottsville Sanitation and then for Waste Management both in Pottsville until his retirement.
He was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah and St. Casimir's Church, the former AMVETS Post 7, Shenandoah and the former Lost Creek Fire Department and Ambulance. He also served as fire policeman in Lost Creek. He was an officer and committee member for the Pennsylvania Malt Beverage Distributors Association. Bill lived his life by his motto, "service above self".
Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his wife, Florence A. (Perlinsky) Caulfield on September 11, 2019; one brother, Joseph Caulfield; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dorothy and George Zelenak; and brother-in-law, Walter McCauley.
Surviving are his daughter and caregiver, Francine Blouch and her husband Keith of Pottsville; his son, William J. Caulfield, Jr. and his fiancé Lori Setcavage of Harrisburg; one brother, Francis Caulfield and his companion Donna Lally of Girardville; one sister, Mary Link and her husband William of Duncannon; sister-in-law, Mary Ann McCauley of Pottsville; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Religious services will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 11:30 am at Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 S. Jardin Street, Shenandoah. Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at 1:00 pm at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. A viewing will be held on Monday morning from 9:30 am until 11:30 am at the funeral home.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah is in care of the arrangements. To leave a condolence for the family, please sign Bill's guestbook below.
Viewing
Monday, February 28, 2022
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home
132 South Jardin Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
Religious Service
Monday, February 28, 2022
11:30 AM
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home
132 South Jardin Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
Graveside Service with Military Honors
Monday, February 28, 2022
1:00 PM
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
RR #2, Box 484
Anville, PA