Gerald M. Williams, a longtime resident of Newburgh, NY, entered into rest on Monday, July 31, 2023.
The son of the late James N. and Dorothy (Auchmoody) Williams, he was born April 7, 1942, in Newburgh.
A 1961 graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division. Gerald was a retired electrician from Local 363 (formerly 631) and also from the Town of Newburgh Highway Department where he served as CSEA President. He was a former Town of Newburgh Republican Committeeman, a former member of the Town of Newburgh Recreation Advisory Board and a USSSA umpire for the Town of Newburgh. Over the course of many years he was a coach for the Town of Newburgh Little League, Town of Newburgh Men & #39’s League and Women & #39’s League and was an assistant football coach at the New York Military Academy.
Gerald with the aide of his wife delivered meals for the Office of the Aging. He also had the privilege to escort two World War II Veterans to Washington D.C. on the April 2014 Honor Flight.
Gerald is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia Stillwell Williams, sons David and his wife Lori of Pine Bush and Steven and his wife Paula of California. He was so proud of his grandchildren, Tyler David, Riley, Preston and Naomi. Gerald is also survived by his brother, James Williams and wife Alisa, sister Sharon Warren, brother-in-law, Adrian Stillwell, and several nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service was held Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Wallkill Valley Cemetery in Walden, with Military Honors. Donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project at woundedwarriorproject.org.
Arrangements are under the care of White, Venuto and Morrill Funeral and Cremation Service.