William F. Megargle, Jr. died on April 16 at his home in Long Beach Township, N.J. at the age of 83 after a brief battle with cancer. Â
Born in Camden, Bill graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1954 and earned a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and later an MBA from Drexel University. He worked early in his career at Campbell Soup, then spent most of his professional life at FMC Corporation as a packaging engineer. He remained professionally active long after retirement, consulting and also serving as Treasurer for the Technical Bag Committee of the Institute of Packaging Professionals into 2020. Â
A longtime resident of South Jersey, Bill remained engaged throughout his life in local organizations, including the Pennsauken Lions Club, the Merchantville Masonic Lodge No. 119, and the West Jersey Numismatic Society, serving many terms as Treasurer for these organizations.
Bill is survived by his loving wife Carolyn (nee McCauley), his three daughters: Lisa Megargle (Glenn) George of Haddonfield, Sharon (Todd) Foust, and Eileen (Peter) Tronosky, eight grandchildren and a large extended family and network of friends.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. For updates and condolences please visit www.gaskillbrown.com.Â
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Pennsauken Lions Club, 33 West Maple Avenue, Merchantville, N.J. 08109.
