William Jacques Jr., affectionately known as Bill to his family and friends, passed away Sept. 20, 2025, in Red Bank, with his family by his side. Bill was born Aug. 5, 1945, in Manhattan. He lived a life marked by devotion to his family, service to his country and dedication to the Keansburg Community.
Bill was predeceased by his parents, William and Winifred (McGinnis) Jacques, and his brother Dennis.
Bill was the beloved husband of Pamela (Mulea) Jacques, with whom he shared 53 cherished years. Together they raised two daughters, Kimberly Jacques and Tara (Owen) Kelly. Bill also leaves behind his four-legged “pal” Finley.
After graduating from Middletown High School, Bill enlisted in the Army, where he served his country with honor in the 375th Army Security Agency Company from 1964 to 1968. Bill worked for the Keansburg Police Department as a Special Police officer for two years while also working as a lineman for Verizon, retiring in 2008 after 39 years.
Bill’s dedication and volunteerism to the Keansburg Community were evident in his 56 years of dedicated service to the Keansburg Fire Department. He joined Keansburg Fire Company #1 in July 1969. He rose through the ranks and became chief of the department in 1982, a position that he took great honor in while serving the residents of Keansburg.
In his spare time, you could find Bill tinkering around in his shed, playing practical jokes on any unsuspecting victim, sneaking snacks to his “pal” or just having breakfast out. Bill’s memory will continue to live on in all who knew him.
Visitation was held Sept. 26 at the John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered Sept. 27 at St. Ann’s Church, Keansburg. Burial followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown.
If you would like to make a donation in Bill’s name, please consider Barbi’s Blankets at barbisblankets.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown.
The article originally appeared in the October 2 – 8, 2025 print edition of The Two River Times.
