August A. Williams, 91, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 in Livingston, NJ. Born in East Orange, NJ, August was a longtime resident of West Orange. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during WWII in the Atlantic and Asiatic Pacific. He worked for Pitney Bowes as an electrical technician for 25 years, before his retirement in 1984.
August is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Dorothy. He is also survived by his loving children Sheri Blauvelt (Robert) and Steven (Diana), his grandchildren Robert Jr., Kimberly, Brett, and Ty, as well as his sister, Rose Marie Buccella.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 5 from 4-7 PM at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home 145 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, May 6 at 10AM, with interment to follow at St. Teresa of Avila Cemetery, Summit. In lieu of flowers, donations in August’s name may be made to Inglemoor Rehab and Care Center or to a charity of your choice.
