Edward Williams, Jr.

Edward H. Williams, Jr., 71, a lifelong resident of Stamford passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born in Stamford on April 6, 1951 to the late Edward H. Williams, Sr. and Margaret Bowler Williams.
Edward was a graduate of SHS, Class of 1969 and was active with the Golden Gloves during the 1960’s as well as an avid Gymnast at Rogers School and Stamford High School during his younger years. He was employed at Metro North as a yard supervisor until his retirement.
Edward is survived by his daughters, Kristen Williams and Emily Williams, his brothers, Peter F. Williams and JoAnn Lowman of Stamford, Mark J. Williams and his wife Barbara of FL and his sister, Mary M. Buzzetto of Stamford. Also surviving is his grandson Reese and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his parents, Edward was also predeceased by two brothers, Michael and Richard Williams and a nephew, Michael Buzzetto.
Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford on Friday, October 7, 2022 from 3:00-7:00 PM with a prayer service at 4:00 PM. Interment will be at St. John’s Cemetery, Darien on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 10:30 AM.
The family requests that donations be made in Edward’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105
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