Avis de décès de Michael-Joseph Williams

WILLIAMS Michael Joseph, age 57, departed this life on Friday July 27, 2007 after a sudden and tragic accident. Michael was a lifelong resident of Paterson. He was a graduate of Eastside High School and Passaic Community College, where he graduated with honors. He also attended William Paterson University. He served his country in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany and was a retired member of the Army Reserves in New Jersey. Michael was a loyal and dedicated employee, commencing employment on July 19, 1985 with the United Parcel Service. Additionally, Mic-hael was a Master Board Worker for the Passaic County Board of Elections for which he served for seven years. He was a warm and loving man who took great joy in helping others and the good times he shared with friends and family. He often attended New AME Zion Church in Paterson. Michael was the son of the late Mae Jenkins Williams and John D. Williams. He is survived by and will greatly missed by his sister Daphne Mahan and her husband Cecil; sister Jane E. Williams-Warren and her husband Albert; his brother Keith L. Williams and his wife Tabitha and also leaves behind his devoted companion of many years, Fran-cine Alston. He is also survived by his beloved nieces and nephews; Mark, Keith Jr., Christine, Detrice, Detesha, and John Williams, Romina Ross and Goddaughter Danielle Howell. His very large and supportive family and host of friends which surrounded him and gave him such pleasure in life mourn his passing and celebrate his life. Services: Saturday, August 4, 2007 at 9 AM at the New AME Zion Church, 153 Lawrence Pl., Paterson, NJ. Interment: Cedar Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit: Friday, 6-9 PM at the Church. Arrangements by: Carnie P. Bragg Funeral Home, 256 Rosa Parks Blvd., Paterson, NJ. To send online condolences or order flowers/ for directions please visit: www.braggfuneralhome.com