Judge Pike

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Judge William B. Pike, 86, passed away October 27, 2014. He was born in Cleveland and resided in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 52 years. He graduated from Cathedral Latin High School, Kent State University, where he was elected president of the senior class and most popular man on campus and Cleveland Marshall Law School. At the time of his retirement he was the longest serving Judge in the history of the Cuyahoga Falls Municipal Court. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. Bill was active in many local organizations including the Knights of Columbus (#1768), Little League Baseball and Peewee Football. He was a charter member of St. Eugene's Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by his parents, Benedict and Jennie; wife of 40 years, Helen; and 6 siblings. He is also survived by his sons, Jay and Bob; grandchildren, Adrianne (Anne) van Rossum, Maureen, Kevin, Brock, Rachel, Alexandra and Bailey.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Wednesday October 29, 2014 in the Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home, 1930 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44221. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Eugene's Catholic Church, 1821 Munroe Falls Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44221 at 10 AM on Thursday October 30.
In lieu of other remembrances memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 70 West Streetsboro St. Suite 201, Hudson, OH, 44236 and the ALS Association, 2500 E 22nd St., Cleveland, OH, 44115. Services entrusted to Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home and Crematory, 330-928-2147.