Obituary
Kenneth Williams, age 66, passed away in his home on Long Island on Thursday November 5, 2020. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 20th 1954 to Winnifred Anna Cormier and Walter Francis Williams, along with loving brother Wally (Lorna) and sisters Irene (Doug), Gloria (Mike), Winnie (Woody), and Janet (Joe). They love their youngest sibling and carry him in their minds and hearts. Even though his nickname in school was “Grumpy”, he enjoyed sleeping in the sand dunes of Fire Island to go surfing early in the morning.
Kenneth was proud to be an Army RA SP5 starting 1974 and was honorably discharged in 1977 with a National Defense Service Medal. He worked at the Veterans Hospital in Northport, NY before retiring in 2018.
Kenny was welcomed into the Kopp family by Richard and Elaine Kopp, marrying their oldest daughter Debra on May 9th, 1981 and gaining two sister-in-laws, Lisa (Ken) and Barbara (Joe). He enjoyed trips with his cousins Kathleen and Lon, their trip to Puerto Rico being most memorable. Kenny is remembered by his many nieces and nephews for trips to the movie theater when they were young with their uncle. Kenny loved and adored his three children Richard (Corin), Elaine (Mike) and Rachel (Jared) and his three grandchildren Aeryn, Ada and Issac. Kenneth gave his heart to his family, and worked incredibly hard to give them a safe and happy life. He is gone too soon and will be deeply missed.
Family and friends are invited to a funeral service held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 111 Nassau Ave in Islip, NY on Saturday November 14th at 10am. Please call church (631) 277-1555 to confirm attendance. A Zoom link will be available.
Also, a remembrance service will be held at Jones Beach Field 5 (to the right) on Sunday November 15th at Noon.
Please wear masks and practice social distancing at both services. Flowers can be sent to 263 Keswick Drive, East Islip, NY 11730.
