William Heller, 96, of Forked River passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Hampton Ridge Long Term Care Facility, Toms River. Born in Newark, he was a longtime resident of Forked River. Mr. Heller served in the US Army during World War II, and later received a Bachelor's Degree from Lehigh University and a Master's Degree from Rutgers University. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a Certified Public Accountant for IBM World Trade. He was predeceased by his wife, Carol S. Heller. Surviving is his son, Alan Heller and his wife Charlene of Mount Pleasant, SC; his grandchildren, Jonathan and his wife Mary, Michal and his wife Selva, and Kayla Heller; and his great-grandchildren, Andalyn, Sophia, Timothy, and Aveerie. Cremation was private under the direction of Forked River Funeral and Cremation Service. The family will have a service at a later date when gathering is flexible.