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2018
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Tina Bernocco
October 17, 2018
Mr.Williamson, affectionately known as Uncle Willy was a wonderful music teacher at Connetquot. He always had a calm demeanor and knew all music students, regardless if you were band or chorus. He will fondly be remembered. Prayers to the Williamson family
Lee Beechler Szydlowski
August 18, 2018
I just loved Mr. Williamson and am so sad to hear of his passing. I remember, in my senior year, congratulating him on leaving Vestal High School for the Halls of William and Mary. He gave us so much but he deserved so much better and he surely found it!
Love and blessings
Kevin King
August 18, 2018
One man, an inspiration to so many! I was a member of the Vestal NY band with Mr. Williamson' as our director. His learship, and ability to inspire so many was powerful. My condolences to his family and close friends.
Debbie Crossett Kerr
August 17, 2018
I am saddened to learn of Mr. Williamson's death but you can take comfort in knowing his influence lives on in the many, many students he guided and inspired. He transformed the marching band program at Vestal High School and was such a kind and patient teacher. My thoughts are with his family.
Jerri Talada Meys
August 16, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Williamson's passing. He was a light for me at Vestal High School. His patience and love of music was inspirational. I continue to play in community bands and part of the reason is the joy that I felt as a member of the Vestal Golden Bears Marching and Concert Band. I still break out in smiles when I hear any of the songs that we marched to. My sincere condolences to all of Mr. Williamson's family.
Glenn Godoy
August 16, 2018
I am so thankful to have had Mr. Williamson in my life. He had a gift for letting us grow up, for letting make mistakes while quietly pointing us in the right direction. My music collection contains many beautiful and powerful pieces that I would not have known were it not for those impactful four years under his direction. I listen to them regularly and he is there, in the music. And Mrs. Williamson, your brilliant smile and presence are inseparable from these wonderful memories.
After graduating, and having returned to the band' a few times, I was blessed by conversations with Mr. W regarding his faith; a profound addition to my knowing him.
Mrs Williamson and family, I a sorry for the separation you feel and glad for hope you have in our risen Lord.
Bill Calhoun
August 15, 2018
I am shocked and without words having learned of Mike's passing just now. My sincerest condolences Judy. I know he will be missed. He was always a true gentleman.
Gary Getchell
August 15, 2018
Wow, what a man! I thank God, Michael Williamson was placed in my life. I first met him when I was in 9th grade at African Road JR High; then on to Vestal High School.
This man knew how to challenge and pull out the best in people; not to mention his unwavering patience. I attribute many life successes on my exposure to this wonderful leader.
To Judy, Michael and Roy, thank you for sharing your Husband/Dad with us.
Many thoughts and prayers are sent your way.
August 15, 2018
So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of his as my band director at Vestal High. He lived a great life and blessed many.
Cheryl Martens Gottlieb
Lisa Firstenberg Fisher
August 14, 2018
I was lucky to have Mr. Williamson during my years at Vestal High, 1973 -1976. Such a talented man, understanding and fair band director and music teacher. My condolences and prayers to the family
Linda (Snoop) Snupik-Grebe
August 14, 2018
Judy and family,
Mr. Williamson meant so much to the Vestal concert/marching/jazz band family - especially to those of us who had him both at African Road and the High School. For many of us, band = high school and Mike is a huge part of those memories. My life is abundantly richer for having him as our director & teacher. My deepest condolences.
Bridget Martin
August 14, 2018
Mr Williamson was band director when I was in at Vestal High School. He believed in all of us and lead us to levels never anticipated. He will be missed.
Ted Johnson
August 6, 2018
Mike brought joy and inspiration to the Williamsburg Consort with his playing and musical compositions. He taught us all, that music was much more than just notes on a page.
Jack Smyth
August 4, 2018
I enjoyed playing with and for Mike during our times during the Williamsburg Consort years. He was a friend, accomplished musician and a fantastic composer and arranger. He will be missed by the music community. My prayers go out to Judy and Family.
Debra Parisi
August 4, 2018
Mike was a great musician and composer. It was such a privilege to play his music and be under his baton with the Williamsburg Cosort. Such a privilege to have known him. Rest In Peace Mike. My heartfelt condolences to his wife and family.
Debra Parisi
Dan Grubbs
August 3, 2018
I played trombone with/for Mike at the Wmbg Comm Chapel. What a great musician. He will be missed.
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