77, died at Bayonne Medical Center. Born in Bayonne, he was a lifelong resident. He was an Executive with Pamrapo Savings Bank for 30 years retiring 1998. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #374 Bayonne. Husband of Margaret “Cookie” (nee: Krzykowski) Nilan. Father of William, Jr., Scott and his wife Joanie, Kelli and the late Dennis. Brother of Frank Nilan and his wife Terry, Robert Nilan and his wife Mary, and the late Clement Nilan and Mary Veronica Sorochen. Grandfather of Scott Nilan and his fiance Melonie, and Matthew Nilan. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Memphis TN. Funeral arrangements by SWEENEY Funeral Home, 857 Kennedy Blvd.