Charles L. Williams

Southington ? Charles ?Chaplain Chuck? Williams, 61, passed away in the arms of his loving wife and extended family on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 at home. He was the husband of Kathleen Mullaney Williams. He was born in McKeesport, PA on June 29, 1950, the son of the late Jess and Mary (McGarrity) Williams. He was a minister in PA and had come to CT in the late 1980?s and had resided in Southington for the past 13 years. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Justin and wife Sandy Krom of Southington; Matthew and wife Mary Meccariello of Unionville; and Erin and husband Sal Infantino of Newington; 5 grandchildren: William and Joshua Krom; Elaina and Luke Meccariello; and Fiona Infantino; 3 brothers Ronald and wife Linda Williams of Coventry; Jack and Alice Williams of Stafford Springs; David and wife Debbie Williams of Ocala, FL. He was predeceased by sister Shirley Williams and brother James Williams. Chuck touched the lives of all those he came into contact with. He spent his life giving to others tirelessly and never asked for anything in return. He always wore a smile with his heart on his sleeve and had a warm embrace to compliment his gentle nature. Chuck was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers and Jeff Gordon fan!

Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 26th at 10 a.m. at First Congregational Church , 37 Main St. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Southington. Calling hours will be on Friday, Nov. 25th from 4pm - 7pm at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St, Southington. Donations may be made in his memory to Bread for Life, P.O. Box 925, Southington, CT 06489 or First Congregational Church, Music fund or Stephen Ministry 37 Main St. Southington, CT 06489