William J. Berger, of Bridgton, passed away peacefully at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris on September 24, 2022, from end-stage Parkinson’s disease. He was 72 years old.

William (Bill) was born in Flushing, N.Y., on January 24, 1950, to William F. Berger and Dorothy (Belowski) Berger. He was raised in Williston Park, N.Y., and was a graduate of St. John’s
University before joining the United States Marine Corps where he served for 26 years. After retiring from the military, he was a government contractor doing logistics work in the Washington, D.C., area before obtaining his master’s degree and becoming a special education teacher in Virginia.

Bill moved to Maine in 2006 and spent nine years teaching special education and science for Oxford Hills High School. He volunteered with St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bridgton, teaching religious education and helping with the parish food pantry.

Bill was a lifelong Yankees fan and thoroughly enjoyed listening to the Beatles.

He is predeceased by his parents, William and Dorothy, his sister AnnMarie and his son Billy.

He is survived by his wife Beatrix (Bridgton), daughters Gabrielle (Bridgton) and Heidi (Hiram), son-in-law Jason (Hiram) and grandson Jacob (Hiram).

A heartfelt thank you to the amazing staff at Maine Veterans Home in South Paris where Bill resided for the past 3 1?2 years. Their kindness and care to both Bill and his family throughout his stay, are appreciated beyond words.

A memorial service will be held on November 19th at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bridgton followed by a reception.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris.