Obituary for Dr. William Eaton Ward
Dr. William Eaton Ward, age 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, April 18, 2021 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York. Bill was born in Brooklyn and raised in South Orange. He raised his family in Montvale, NJ. For the past 12 years, Bill has happily resided in Spring Lake Heights golfing and enjoying the beach with his children and grandchildren.
Dr. Ward was a licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice for over 40 years specializing in individual, marital and family therapy. Bill received an MA from Seton Hall University and his Ed.D from Rutgers University. He trained in psychotherapy at the Alfred Adler Institute in New York City. In addition to his private practice, Bill was a professor and counselor at Ramapo College and for several years a consultant for the United Nations in New York City. Prior to studying psychology, Bill attended the Immaculate Conception Seminary for four years, studying philosophy and theology. Bill was also the author of The Good Enough Spouse: Resolve or Dissolve a Conflicted Marriage, My Mosaic and, pending publication, Lessons from the Couch. Bill dedicated his professional life to helping people. He held his clients close to his heart, and his role as their counselor brought him great professional and personal fulfillment.
Bill’s pride and joy was his four children and the families they created. He loved being on the beach playing with his grandchildren, reading a book and doing the crossword. He cherished the time he spent watching his sons and grandchildren play football, basketball and baseball throughout the years. Bill was a constant source of support and love to his family and all who knew him. Throughout his life, Bill was guided and strengthened through his faith and devotion to the Lord.
Bill is survived by his loving children Billy Ward, Sean Ward and his wife Brittany, Jacque Benz and her husband Patrick and Brooke Hegarty and her husband Lee, his 9 grandchildren: JD, Casey, Max, Margaux, Gigi, Caroline, Eleanor, Louisa and Trip, his brother Bobby Ward and his sister Peggy Mahoney as well as many loved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters Carol Freeman and Deanie Steckroth.
The family is celebrating privately due to Covid restrictions with a Memorial Mass at St. Catharine Church, Spring Lake. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of William Ward Sr. to Seton Hall Prep, 120 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 www.shp.org/makeagift
Dr. Ward was a licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice for over 40 years specializing in individual, marital and family therapy. Bill received an MA from Seton Hall University and his Ed.D from Rutgers University. He trained in psychotherapy at the Alfred Adler Institute in New York City. In addition to his private practice, Bill was a professor and counselor at Ramapo College and for several years a consultant for the United Nations in New York City. Prior to studying psychology, Bill attended the Immaculate Conception Seminary for four years, studying philosophy and theology. Bill was also the author of The Good Enough Spouse: Resolve or Dissolve a Conflicted Marriage, My Mosaic and, pending publication, Lessons from the Couch. Bill dedicated his professional life to helping people. He held his clients close to his heart, and his role as their counselor brought him great professional and personal fulfillment.
Bill’s pride and joy was his four children and the families they created. He loved being on the beach playing with his grandchildren, reading a book and doing the crossword. He cherished the time he spent watching his sons and grandchildren play football, basketball and baseball throughout the years. Bill was a constant source of support and love to his family and all who knew him. Throughout his life, Bill was guided and strengthened through his faith and devotion to the Lord.
Bill is survived by his loving children Billy Ward, Sean Ward and his wife Brittany, Jacque Benz and her husband Patrick and Brooke Hegarty and her husband Lee, his 9 grandchildren: JD, Casey, Max, Margaux, Gigi, Caroline, Eleanor, Louisa and Trip, his brother Bobby Ward and his sister Peggy Mahoney as well as many loved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters Carol Freeman and Deanie Steckroth.
The family is celebrating privately due to Covid restrictions with a Memorial Mass at St. Catharine Church, Spring Lake. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of William Ward Sr. to Seton Hall Prep, 120 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 www.shp.org/makeagift