Williams, Gerald “Jerry”

Gerald Williams, born on March 16, 1931, passed away on January 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Luella Williams and his beloved wife, Joanne Peters Williams.

Jerry is survived by his children: Jan Williams Osborn (Michael), with grandchildren Elizabeth Osborn and Megan Osborn (Mike Price); Jay Williams (Dawn), with grandchildren Brittani Williams Bennett (Chris) and Paige Williams Fikar (Kevin), and great-grandchildren Charlotte Bennett and Wesley Fikar; and Jed Williams (Kathy), with grandchildren Daniel Williams and Rachael Williams (Heather).

Jerry lived his entire life in Fairport, NY. He was a graduate of the Rochester Business Institute in Rochester, NY, and served 14 years in the US Navy Reserves. He was the proud owner of Williams Hardware and Jerry Williams Picture Framing. Jerry also served as the Chairman of the Fairport Centennial Celebration in 1967 and drove a school bus for 20 years for Fairport Central Schools.

Jerry was very active in the Fairport Merchants Association, Genesee Valley Antique Car Society, Flower City Jazz Society, and Iroquois Sail and Power Squadron of Rochester, where he served as commander for several years.

Jerry loved to snow ski with family and friends until he was 87 years old. He belonged to Ontario Golf Club and was an avid boater in Fairporton the Erie Canal and in the Thousand Islands. He had a heart of gold and loved to be the life of the party. Everyone will always remember the fun on Jerry’s boat, The Just Happened.

Calling Hours will be held on Friday May 9^th from 4-6pm, followed by a Memorial Service A service on Saturday May 10^th at 10am.  Both will be held at Richard Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra Rd, Fairport, NY 14450.

Jerry will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his warm and kind spirit, and his unwavering love for his community. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

The family would like to thank the Episcopal Church Home and Rochester Regional Health Hospice for the loving care provided to Jerry in the last years of his life. In lieu of flowers, donations or memorials contributions can be made to the Episcopal Church Home Foundation (episcopalseniorlife.org/give/), 1570 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610 or RRH Hospice (rrhgive.org/hospice), 330 Monroe Avenue, Suite 400, Rochester, NY 14607 .