William A. Fudge, Sr., 57, of 223 Highland Street, Manchester, died March 8, 2002, at Catholic Medical Center. He was born in Winchester, Massachusetts on September 4, 1944, the son of the late John Stanley and Belle A. (Petit) Fudge, Sr. He was employed as a technician for Xerox Corp. for many years. He was a Navy Veteran during the VietNam Conflict. Family members include his wife of 1 ½ years Mary Jane (Gecha) (Smith) Fudge of Manchester,a son William A. Fudge, Jr. Of Hooksett, a daughter, Michelle Fudge of Derry, three step sons, Jim Smith of Merrimack, NH, David Smith of Allenstown, NH and Donald Smith of Bristow, Virginia, a step daughter Cathy Wayman of Merrimack, 12 grandchidren, four brothers, John Stanley Fudge, Jr., of Chelmsford, Ma., Edward F. Fudge of Danvers, Ma., George Kenneth Fudge of Streamwood, Illinois and Robert A. Fudge of Salem, NH., a sister, Barbara A. DeMatteo of Deltona, Florida, many nieces, nephews and cousins. SERVICES: Relatives and friends are welcomed to a memorial reception for Mr. Fudge at the Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium Chapel, 243 Hanover Street, Monday afternoon from 1 to 2 with the service in our chapel at 2 o'clock. Donations may be made to the NE Institute Foundation, Carolann O'Sullivan, Director, c/o Kathy Raymond, 100 McGregor St., Manchester, NH 03102.