BORN

1933

DIED

2014

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Jack Williams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 24, 2014.

WILLIAMS, Jack A., 80, of Malabar, FL formerly of Sayreville died peacefully Tuesday, February 11, 2014.    Born in Chattanooga, TN he lived in Elizabeth and moved to Sayreville where he resided for 45 years before moving to Malabar, FL making frequent "snow-bird" trips back to New Jersey to visit family and friends.

Jack was a shipping clerk with Vernon Royal in Elizabeth for 42 years and Garden Bolt in Sayreville for 5 years before retiring in 1996.  He was a proud Korean War veteran of the United States Army.  In his leisure Jack enjoyed fishing, crabbing and canoeing down the DNR canal.  He was fond of gardening and boastful of his Jersey tomatoes.  He loved treating his family to Olive Garden where he taught everyone his favorite phrase "bring on the wine".  He treasured his grandchildren who enjoyed his occasional donuts for dinner trips to Dunkin' Donuts.

Jack is predeceased by his parents Floyd Robert and Floretta May Posey Williams.He is also predeceased by his former wife Claire Mullen Walsh, his dear brother Ernest Williams and beloved sisters Betty Jo Sims and MaryAnn Gibson.  He is survived by his 3 loving daughters Mary C. (Stanley) Botwin, Jr. of Malabar, FL, Patricia (Daniel) Tengelics of Sayreville and Jacqueline L. (Lisa) Williams of Old Bridge; his 4 cherished grandchildren Ian Botwin, Jeffrey Botwin, Robin (Jason) McCarthy and Amy Tengelics and his 5 precious great-grandchildren Tiera, Chyanne, Zoe, Reagen and Riley.  He is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews and his devoted 4-legged companion Snoop ("Digger").

In honor of Jack's favorite clothing preference, friends and relatives are invited to attend Memorial Services wearing blue jeans on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 3-7 pm at Michael Hegarty Funeral Home 3377 Hwy 9 Old Bridge, NJ 08857.  Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251 Denville, NJ 07834 or ASPCA Tributes, 520 8th Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10018.  To place a message of condolence, please visit www.hegartyfuneralhome.com.

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February 10, 2015

1 year ago we lost you Dad. Not a second goes by that I dont miss you.I will always need my Dad.thank you for my beautiful life. I love you Pop.please watch over all of us.xo

March 9, 2014

jackie williams

I miss you Pop

February 28, 2014

Cheryl Reiter

Jackie,
I remember a couple of times that we were driving downtown and I had the privilege to speak to your Pop. It was very nice to have been able to do so. We knew then that he was suffering with this terrible disease and that outside of a miracle you could lose him to it. Knowing this, made the short conversation mean much more than most short conversations. Its is because I love you and know how much your family and your precious Pop mean to you. Having lost my parents, I do know the feelings of loss that you have and they run very deep. Time does not heal the broken heart. However it is with time that the incredible feeling of loss becomes more bearable. You have many great memories to cherish. That is such a blessing. Please give my love to Lisa and all of your family. Though I can not be there with you to celebrate his life know that I have prayed for you and your family and that I am always here with an ear to listen and a heart that understands. Peace and Gods comfort is what I pray for you all. Peace my friend....

February 28, 2014

Bill Jordan

Jackie and Lisa,

This is a tough time in your lives, I know. Jack was a Soldier and Leader, a Honorable Man, a Father and Husband and Friend to many. He will add to the beauty and glory of the heavens with his presence. God gave him to us for over 80 years and his Father missed him and now he is home. Be thankful for the time God let us have him and be happy knowing that in time you will spend eternity with him never to loose him again.
A Soldiers Prayer
GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

Gone but never forgotten
I feel you in the wind,
As it gently brushes my face.
You are in the air I breathe,
With every breath I take.
You are in the music I hear,
Each and every day.
You are in the sea shell,
As I hear it roar.
You are with me
every step of the way.
Gone but never forgotten
Your memory lives on
in the songs of the birds.
You are in my heart,
body and soul,
With every step I take,
You are with me
all along the way.
Gone but never forgotten.

We'll be seeing you brother Jack.

Your Loss is Our Loss and I am sorry. My prayers are with you for better days.

Love you guys.

February 28, 2014

Sue Palmer

Jackie & Lisa

While I personally have never had the opportunity to meet your Dad, through knowing you, My Jackie, and how you speak of your Dad I feel I know the man he was. He seemed like a great man and it shines through the beautiful woman you are (along w/ your sisters ).

I myself cannot begin to imagine the pain of losing a parent…..so I can't begin to even try to understand what you are feeling. Please know that I am here for you. As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.

May our Lord speed you and your sisters peace and comfort though all the cherished memories you Dad has made for and with you all.
Death leaves a heartache
no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no
one can steal


I am sorry for your loss.
With Much Love Always,

February 27, 2014

Darlene Coughlin

"Jackie, Lisa and Family, I am so sorry for your Loss of this Beautiful man.... I Love you all as family... Please let me help in anyway I can..

February 27, 2014

Sue Palmer

Jackie & Lisa

While I personally have never had the opportunity to meet your Dad, through knowing you, My Jackie, and how you speak of your Dad I feel I know the man he was. He seemed like a great man and it shines through the beautiful woman you are (along w/ your sisters ).

I myself can not begin to imagine the pain of losing a parent…..so I can't begin to even try to understand what you are feeling. Please know that I am here for you. As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.


May our Lord speed you and your sisters peace and comfort though all the cherished memories you Dad has made for and with you all.

Death leaves a heartache
no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no
one can steal

An Irish Blessing




May you see God's light on the path ahead when the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear, even in your hour of sorrow, the gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness never turn your hardness to stone.
May you always remember when the shadows fall - You do not walk alone.

I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your sisters and the entire Williams family

With Much Love Always

Sue Palmer

February 27, 2014

Sue Palmer

Jackie & Lisa

While I personally have never had the opportunity to meet your Dad, through knowing you, My Jackie, and how you speak of your Dad I feel I know the man he was. He seemed like a great man and it shines through the beautiful woman you are (along w/ your sisters ).

I myself can not begin to imagine the pain of losing a parent…..so I can't begin to even try to understand what you are feeling. Please know that I am here for you. As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.

May our Lord speed you and your sisters peace and comfort though all the cherished memories you Dad has made for and with you all.

Death leaves a heartache
no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no
one can steal

May you see God's light on the path ahead when the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear, even in your hour of sorrow, the gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness never turn your hardness to stone.
May you always remember when the shadows fall - You do not walk alone.

With Much Love Always

Sue Palmer

February 27, 2014

Bobbie Hoover

Jackie, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how close you and your sisters were to your dad and that makes this loss so much more painful. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

February 25, 2014

jackie williams

Dad
I miss you so much.Lisa and I have recalled so many happy times and its made this easier...I know you are happy and healthy up there and thats what gets us through .till we meet again ..I love you Papa

February 24, 2014

Thomas and Roberta Hoover

Jackie Tom and I are very sorry for your family's loss. We wish we could be there to help you through this trying like you were for our family. Thomas and Roberta Hoover

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