Newark, New Jersey
Retired Newark Police Detective Sergeant, Former Vice Principal of Weequahic HS, Retired Principal of His Alma Mater, West Side HS Williams, Fernard M. Sr., made his transition on March 15, 2022. Fernard leaves to cherish his memories; his Devoted, Loving wife of thirty-two years Cheryl Johnson;...
Read MoreI worked as a School Psychologist under Mr. Williams at West Side High School. He was a fine Principal and I was an admirer of his leadership qualities. Jim Brown
Jim Brown
September 29, 2024 | Work
I remember Fernard M. Williams as the dear Family friend and service buddy of my late husband Joseph Tim Whitehead, Sr. My daughter Lisa and I remember how he stood by the family when his godson Deputy Joseph Tim Whitehead, Jr. was killed in the line of duty (EOW 3/23/2006). Many loving memories of Fernard´s life, especially in the various roles he held in the City of Newark as a police officer and principal at West Side High School. May the Lord´s Comfort surround the Williams Family during...
Delores Evans Whitehead
March 26, 2022 | Friend
My deepest sympathies are with you and your family. Fernard was a well-respected colleague, administrator and friend. I will never forget the first morning I passed his former high school and noticed all of the students lined up orderly from the front door to the curb. From that day forward it was a pleasant conducive environment. "More Than A New Sherriff Was In Town". His overall style made a difference not only to students, families and the community, but to myself when I became a new...
Anita Ziyad, Retired Newark Bd of Ed Administrator
March 23, 2022 | Work
Worked with Fern in the old 5th Pct.Great Cop
Sgt Mario Genzone 1st Pct
March 23, 2022
