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Tony John Williams, 73, of West Pittston, passed away Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Maple Ridge, Kingston.
Born in Pittston, Dec. 24, 1949, he was the son of the late John and Jean Frame Williams.
Tony was a graduate of Wyoming Area, Class of 1969. He served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne for three years. He was a graduate of West Side Vo-Tech and received an associate's degree in business from Wilkes University. He retired from Tobyhanna Army Depot after 35 years of service. He was a deacon and council member of his church for many years.
Tony was a Civil War historian and an avid gun collector. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. He loved being with his family and having friends and neighbors stop by to visit while sitting on his front porch. He will be truly missed by all.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John J. Williams,
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Deborah Yorio Williams; children, Brian Williams (Daneen), Exeter; Jarrod Williams (David), Philadelphia; and Jason Williams (Michelle), Wilkes-Barre Twp.; grandchildren, Brian, Jacob, Ava, Jessica, Brianna and CJ; great-granddaughter, Cora; siblings, Melinda Wisnosky (David), Harding; Mark Williams (Geej), Florida; Lori Bryan (Glen), Maryland; and Gina Felker (Al), Harding; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in the First Congregational Church, 500 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston.
Arrangements are entrusted to Adonizio Funeral Home LLC, Pittston. Condolences may be offered at adoniziofuneralhome.com.
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Billy Connors
April 28, 2024
Debbie my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Billy Connors
Stacey A Gross
December 3, 2023
Debbie and family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Stacey (Geracci) Gross
johnny umbauer my deepest sympathy to the Williams family, tony was my long
November 28, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Philip G Pizano
November 24, 2023
My Deepest Sympathy to Family. Great Guy.
Virginia Phillips
November 24, 2023
To the Williams family. My condolences on the passing of Tony.i worked with Lori at Mane Attraction. He was always such a gentleman when he came to the salon with Debbie
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