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Charles WILLIAMS Obituary
Of Tonawanda entered into rest December 27th, 2020; beloved husband of Norma M. (nee Sheldon) Williams; devoted father of Sherrill (Mark) Maier, Julie Williams and Marcia (Craig) Paianini; cherished grandfather of Brooke (Paul) Leubner, Derek Maier, Justin Paianini, Jake Paianini and Kristen Williams; great-grandfather of Liam; loving son of the late Wilson and Beaulah Williams; dear brother of Jean Huskey; also survived by relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sheridan Dr., Amherst, on Saturday (January 2), from 1-4 PM for a gathering in Charles' memory. Mr. Williams served in the United States Navy. Although Charles was a Science Teacher for 37 years at North Tonawanda Senior High, his passion was coaching football. He was the Head Coach at Canisius College for five years, the Defensive Coordinator at Canisius and Buffalo State College and the assistant coach at North Tonawanda Senior High. He was also an avid golfer and karate enthusiast, loved to work out and his favorite nickname was "Coach Arms". In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charles' name to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Online condolences may be made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com
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Walter and Mary Jane Pawlowski
December 23, 2021
We have been to many BPO concerts this past year. I often think of Chuck and Norma sitting together at Kleinhans at intermission when we would chat and "catch up" with each other. That always made for a more enjoyable concert experience for us. The love of great music says a lot about a person...
Rick DiVita and Family
January 12, 2021
Sherrill our deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Rose Ciskal
January 5, 2021
Sherrill, Julie and Marcia - How lucky you are to have had such a wonderful dad and I loved your mother and think of her often. There love for us is always with us as I lost my husband of 55 years in October and God gives us the strength. You are three beautiful women and your parents were so very lucky. Mary Rose Ciskal
Chris Staub
January 3, 2021
It was a pleasure to play for such a caring, strong, and devoted coach at Canisius College. He believed in us even when the odds were stacked against us. May he rest in peace.
Casey Kosiorek
January 3, 2021
I had the opportunity to play for coach at Canisius my junior and senior year. I greatly appreciated and respected his approach to the game. I remember "Coach Arms" repping out on the bench press with 225lbs. He also used to tell us lineman to make sure we didn´t come to camp with an "Old Milwaukee tumor." He wrote me the kindest letter of recommendation when I graduated. He was influential in my path towards education and more importantly as a person. I am always grateful for the opportunity he provided me to play a game I love. I hope there is football in heaven because I know coach will help the team. Coach and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Casey Kosiorek
Tom Schott
January 3, 2021
May God bless his soul, and bring peace to the Williams family, and to his huge football "family". A truly great example of a man for all of us.
Greg Zayatz
January 1, 2021
Sad to hear of Chucks passing,he will be missed.Quite a guy...
NTHS Wall of Fame Improvement Project Committee
January 1, 2021
NTHS Wall of Fame Improvement Project Committee
January 1, 2021
NTHS Wall of Fame Improvement Project Committee
January 1, 2021
NTHS Wall of Fame Improvement Project Committee
January 1, 2021
NTHS Wall of Fame Improvement Project Committee
January 1, 2021
Coach Williams has been honored and captured on both our NT Coaches and our NT Football windows at the North Tonawanda High School Wall of Fame. We also made sure to memorialize his NT Defense rally cry "Wild Bunch" a phrase meaning so much to so many NTHS Football players. We hope the Williams Family will know how much he meant to us...
Cousin Jeeps and Tracie
December 31, 2020
Our sincere condolences. May the memories and good times warm your hearts. Uncle Chuck always had a smile and made me feel like a pro!
Don and Tracie
D. Gall
December 31, 2020
So sorry for your family. He was a great coach, a great role model for the young men.
Keith Pascucci
December 30, 2020
Keith Pascucci
December 30, 2020
Keith Pascucci
December 30, 2020
Pictures of coach
Kevin and Cheryl Cronyn
December 30, 2020
Norma, Sherrill, Julie, Marcia and Family!
My deepest sympathy to your entire family! You are in my thoughts and prayers, may the Peace of Christ be with you all!
Kevin and Cheryl Cronyn
Keith Pascucci
December 30, 2020
Played for NT in 1970-71 always challenged us to get better enjoyed the talk we had at the NTHOF recently RIP
Kathy and Frank Bundy
December 30, 2020
My heart just breaks for all of you. Chuck was such a wonder husband, father grandfather and friend. He always loved to tell stories about you his family and was so proud of all of you. His undying devotion to Norma is something fairy tales are made of. The sadness he felt when he wasn´t able to visit her was written on his face when he talked about her. Prayers and love to all of you. Maybe he can do something about a Bills Super Bowl visit and win this year. Xoxo
Walter & Mary Jane Pawlowski
December 30, 2020
We shared a passion for good science teaching at NTHS, and also for the wonderful music of our BPO at Kleinhans where we would often meet Chuck and Norma at the Pops concerts. Fond cherished memories.
Rynk - NT Class of 73
December 30, 2020
Coach Williams had us prepared like no one else could. We knew what the opposing offenses were doing - the rest was up to us. Won´t forget you Coach!
Maria C. Licata
December 30, 2020
My deepest condolences to Julie and family.
Mike Vavonese
December 29, 2020
"Coach Arms", was so much more than that. He was a life mentor and an shining example of a man that treated everyone with dignity and respect. I was sorry to hear of his passing from my teammates at Canisius. On behalf of the Canisius defense that he coordinated, we send our heartfelt condolences to his family and we were very fortunate to have played for him. "No pain no gain", RIP COACH, Vavo
Joel Holka
December 29, 2020
I played football for coach at Canisius for three years. My sophomore year in 1977 was his first year at the school. Great coach, and a better man. Had a passion for football unlike most. After college I worked at a health club, where coach Williams and his wife used to come in and work out. He will be missed. Rest in peace coach.
Chet Wiech
December 29, 2020
My condolences to the Williams Family. Coach gave so much of himself to everyone who ever played for him. A true gentleman and great mentor. Thank you and rest in peace, Coach.
Sue Phillips
December 29, 2020
Mr. Williams was a great teacher. A sense of humor, seriousness, and so much respect toward students. Always admired him for those qualities. One of the good guys, one who leaves a legacy of stories and a legion of friends and admirers.
John Baran
December 29, 2020
Coach" Williams had an extremely positive influence on me while I played football for him at North Tonawanda High School. I had never played organized football until Jr year and he helped mold me into both a better man and he prepared me to play college football. He saw more in me than I saw in myself. He coined the NT defense rally cry "Wild Bunch" when we broke huddle, and that phrase is know by anyone who ever played for him. We even had "Wild Bunch" tee shirts made. He was a motivator and a defensive genius who created written scouting plans way before most coaches at any level wrote out the plans for their players. I called him when it was announced in USA Today that he had been named Head Coach at Canisius College and as I recall the conversation, I was more excited than he was. Thank the Lord I had lunch with him last year and called him every so often to talk about the "good old days". I know he missed his wife dearly as she was in a Nursing Home this past year and he also adored his grandkids - bragging about them as any proud grandfather would. Although he was a "tough love" kind of guy, I grew to love Coach Williams as a role model and mentor. Rest In Peace Coach.
Jaci Bidanec
December 29, 2020
Coach, or as I liked to refer to him, Yoda, was a wonderful man who will be missed by so many. I am honored to have known him. So much love to the entire family.
Tom Hersey
December 29, 2020
Fond memories of our days coaching together.God rest his soul.he will be missed
Jean Huskey
December 29, 2020
Dear Brother you earned your peace. Your heart and love was so huge, it will envelope all of us forever.
Gary Schaffer
December 29, 2020
Coach Williams was our defensive coach for two years ( 1972 and 1973). He was also my Health teacher my Sr. My favorite coach and my favorite teacher. He was Passionate, caring, and treated us with dignity as young men. As players, we loved him.
Phil Candlena
December 29, 2020
Great man... Great coach ...Great teacher...& Great Friend...Had a Huge influence on my life....Loved this Man...sadly will be missed....Had the pleasure of catching up with him this past spring @ NT Football Hall of Fame...Phil Candlena class of NT class 1971
Myron Annis
December 29, 2020
Coach Williams was a great man and a great and highly respected football coach. The Lumberjack community will miss him greatly as do I.
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