Friends and family are mourning former North Wildwood Mayor Bill Henfey.
North Wildwood officials announced Henfey passed away Tuesday morning while surrounded by friends and family. He was 65-years-old.
Henfey was the mayor of North Wildwood from 2006 to 2013. He also served as the city’s councilman from 1994 to 2005.
According to North Wildwood officials, Henfey had a significant impact on the city’s infrastructure during his time as mayor. Since 2006, the city has completed over 75 infrastructure projects, including street reconstruction, a sea wall, and beach replenishment.
In addition to his political career, Henfey also served as a patrolman for the North Wildwood Police Department for nine years as well as a detective.
North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello ordered all flags in the city be flown at half-mast in honor of Henfey.
A funeral service for Henfey will be held Friday October 24 at 8:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Church on Atlantic Avenue in Wildwood followed by a mass at 11 a.m.
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Henfey is survived by his wife, a son, daughter, two granddaughters and one grandson.
