William T. Pfeffer, Jr.(“Bill” “Pete”) of Ridgely, MD, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Born in Haddonfield, NJ on August 3, 1936, Bill was the son of the late William T. Pfeffer, Sr. and Eleanor McCorkle Pfeffer. He was a 1954 graduate of Haddonfield Memorial High School.

A veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired police officer, Bill, his wife Connie and son, Ryan moved to their 97 acre farm in Ridgely in 1992. He would often call it his "sanctuary". He retired from Dunleavy and Bitonti Law Firm in Collingswood, NJ in 2009. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, The VFW, and the Caroline American Legion Post 29.

“Mr. Bill” was a one of a kind story teller with an unlimited supply of entertaining stories and jokes. He loved people and was most happy when surrounded by his family, friends, and neighbors as his audience. Every story would have at least a little bit of truth. And if you didn’t believe him, he’d call one of his many friends for “VD” (Verification and Documentation) at any hour of the day or night.

Bill was famous for his “Billisms”, and it was suggested that he publish a “Book of Bill” with all of his sayings and malaprops. Bill never met anyone who he considered to be a stranger and could (and did) strike up a conversation with anybody and everyone. He was funny, witty, outgoing and an all around great guy.

Bill is survived by: his wife, Connie Cook Pfeffer, of Ridgely, who he loved dearly and who he liked to call “my Sweetheart”. They were inseparable and spent every moment together; sons, Ryan Pfeffer (Emily Mayhugh) of Catonsville, MD, Richard Pfeffer (Jacquie) of Sewell, NJ; a daughter, Leslie Sheridan (Michael) of Sewell, NJ; three grandchildren: Katie, Tori, and Brittany; and many cousins and close friends. He will be greatly missed by all and will never be forgotten.

Per Bill's final wish and request services will be private.  

In lieu of flowers, if you wish, memorial donations may be made to either the Caroline County Humane Society, 407 W. Belle Street, Ridgely, MD 21660 or to the Shriners Hospitals for Children by visiting https://lovetotherescue.org

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