William Lang, Jr.

William “Bill” Robert Lang, Jr. died peacefully at home on July 30th, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Beverly, Massachusetts on September 16th, 1938, to his parents William “Bob” Lang and Eva Lang.

Anyone who met Bill could immediately tell where he was from by his unmistakable Boston accent.  He grew up in Danvers, Massachusetts where he attended Holten High School.  He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Norwich University in Vermont and then served in the United States Army for two years.  He then embarked on his lifelong career as a Federal Agent for the US Immigration and Naturalization Service.  On January 13th, 1968, Bill married the love of his life, Maureen Cecelia Lang (Higgins).  They had two children Colleen Ann Hendy and William Robert Lang, III.

Bill was a loving husband and an amazing father throughout his life.  He was a man of the highest character serving the country he loved for his entire career.  He enjoyed golfing, boating, reading, horses, and crossword puzzles.  He always enjoyed a good conversation with people as anyone who encountered him at the Burlington Post Office/Courthouse in his post-retirement job as a court security officer could attest.  His friendly demeanor, quick smile, and good sense of humor put people at ease.  Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his four wonderful grandchildren, Megan and Lauren Hendy, and AJ and Brady Lang.

Bill’s impact on his community was evidenced by his award from the Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut, designating March 12th,1976 as William R. Lang, Jr. Day in the City of Hartford.

Bill was predeceased by parents Bob and Eva Lang and sister-in-law Kathleen Glass.  Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years Maureen, daughter Colleen Hendy, son-in-law Greg Hendy, son Bill Lang, daughter-in-law Tracy Lang, grandchildren Megan Hendy, Lauren Hendy, AJ Lang, and Brady Lang, sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Joseph Scuderi, sister and brother-in-law Donna and John Reynolds, sister-in-law Joann Naticchione, brother-in-law John Higgins and wife Peggy, and sister-in-law Sheila King.  He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Two services to celebrate Bill’s life will be held.

One in Colorado on Saturday, August 27th, 10 AM at Pax Christi Catholic Church, 10675 Jaguar Street, Lone Tree, CO.
And one in Massachusetts on Saturday, September 10th, 10:30 AM at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 12 Park Street, Topsfield, MA.
Bill will be buried at Hamilton Cemetery, 577 Bay Road, Hamilton, MA.
All who knew Bill are welcome to attend.
Instead of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or a charity of your choice.