William D. Caggiula

June 29, 1949 - September 16, 2016

COLEBROOK – William ‘Bill’ D. Caggiula, 67, of Colebrook, died on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in Dixville. He was born in Whitefield, NH, on June 29, 1949, a son to the late Vincent and Thérèse (Crepeau) Caggiula, Sr. Bill attended schools in Whitefield and Colebrook, and was a 1967 graduate of Colebrook Academy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving with honor during the Vietnam era. Following his military service, Bill returned to the North Country and began a long career as the part owner and fulltime operator of The Balsams Wilderness Ski Shop. Like his dad, Bill enjoyed fishing and playing the piano. He loved the beach and spent many summers on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Bill’s nieces and nephews were an important part of his life and he looked forward to their visits. Bill leaves behind ten siblings: Vincent, Jr. (Chip) of Douglasville, GA; Peter, of Plymouth, NH; Suzanne Shook and husband, Jaron, of Newark, OH; Gina Vaughn and husband, Jerry, of Roswell, NM; Paula and partner, Stephen Butters, of Norway, ME; Daniel and wife Janice of Nashua, NH; Marty, of Maui, HI; Chris and wife, Stephanie, of Merrimack, NH; Lisa and husband Tom Riddler of Vermontville, NY; and Jon and wife Pamela of Granada Hills, CA. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no public calling hours. A memorial Mass was held at St. Brendan's Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, with The Rev. Craig Cheney as celebrant. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.