Joseph Williams Obituary

JOSEPH O. WILLIAMS SATELLITE BEACH Joseph O. Williams, 79, of Satellite Beach was called home to heaven Sunday, March 26, 2006. Born June 21, 1926 and raised in Sharon, PA. He attended Sharon High School and Youngstown College. He later worked for Westinghouse before enlisting in the Army Air Force in 1943 where he worked as a C-46 Flight Engineer at Keesler Field, MS. After the war he returned to Westinghouse where he met his beloved wife, Thelma Nastasy. They married in 1954 and moved to Florida in 1956. There he was employed by RCA at Patrick Air Force Base as a Design Draftsman and retired in 1988. As a young man with a God given voice, he sang his entire life appearing in high school minstrels, church choirs and choruses and hometown variety shows. He formed the well known Barbershop Quartet named Keystone Quads and toured cross-country after placing 2nd in the international competition of 1951. In Florida he performed with the Brevard Light Opera Associ ation. Musicals included lead roles in Student Prince, My Fair Lady and South Pacific. Throughout the years he sang in local churches spreading Gods word through music and song. He lead an enjoyable life with his family and was an avid toy train collector. He is survived by his three children, Gayle Topp and Jeanette Boasci of Melbourne, Jeff Williams of Jacksonville; five grandchildren, Laura, Lindsey and Christopher Topp, Ryan and David Williams. Calling hours will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 Saturday, April 1st at Florida Memorial Funeral Home. Church services will be Sunday, April 2nd, at 1:30 p.m., at Trinity Presbyteri an Church, Satellite Beach.

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Published by FloridaToday on Mar. 30, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Williams

14 Entries

Pete and Betty Hellebrand

April 7, 2006

May Gods blessings be with you always. HEAVEN IS THE NEW HOME FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL PARENTS.

Kenneth Maine

April 1, 2006

Gayle, Jeff,Jeannette,

I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Joe passing away. May memories of him comfort you in your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ken Maine

Nancy Hibbert (Haase)

March 31, 2006

Dear Gayle, Jeff and Jeanette;

It is so difficult to lose a parent, but your Dad is now in heaven, finally rejoining his wife. Growing up, it seemed really cool that so many people wanted him to sing for their special events. I also remember that he always had a project to make your house nicer and better; such a creative mind. Peace be with you. Love, Nancy Hibbert

Jan Brady

March 31, 2006

Dear Lyndsey and Laura and Family,

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. I am sure he was very special to all of you and you will miss him. Hold on to the wonderful memories and keep them close to your hearts. Love, Jan Brady

Christina Evans

March 30, 2006

Dear Florida Family,

I'm so sad to hear that Uncle Joe has passed away. What a comfort to rest assured that he believed in Jesus as his savior and has been taken up to heaven to be with sweet Aunt Thelma. I am so thankful that Tom and I got to spend some time with you all recently and especially that he was able to meet Uncle Joe. That meant a lot to me. Tom enjoyed meeting you all - and Uncle Joe very much as well. I always loved going to their (Joe and Thelma's) house to visit and I'm so thankful to have gotten to visit one last time.

My love to you all.

God bless you,

Christina

Dave and Nancy Myers

March 30, 2006

Gayle, Jeff, and Jeanette

Your mom and dad were very special to me. Your dad was an encourager and always expressed interest in what I was doing. It's so great that he is now singing hallelujahs to God in a voice even more beautiful than his earthly voice.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. We can empathize with you. Nancy, in particular, knows that empty feeling in having lost both parents. May God's Spirit comfort you in this time.

Love,

sandra jean brown

March 30, 2006

Dear Gayle, Jeff, and Jeanette,

We are so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a wonderful man and a great neighbor to have close by. We have fond memories growing up together- your dad will always be the one who called me "Sandra Dee"

Love, Sandra, Carl, Andrew and Sarah

KEVIN MACKNIGHT

March 30, 2006

Gayle, Jeff, and Jeanette,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I have nothing but fond memories of him and your mother as we all grew up together. I will always remember them as my second set of parents. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your familes during these hard times. See you soon - God Bless......Kevin

Nancy Toolan

March 30, 2006

Gayle, Jeanette & Jeff,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know you cared deeply for your dad and the last few years have not been easy. Please know that I am thinking of you during these difficult days.

Love,

Nancy

Lindsey Topp

March 30, 2006

I couldnt ask for a better Grandfather. He had so much passion in everything he did.

On March 26, 2006 God meet him at the gates of Heaven. I will miss him more than words would say, but i know he is in a better place,with his loving wife, my beautiful Grandmother Themla Williams who passed away a few years ago. God has a plan for everybody, and although I wasn't ready for him to leave, I dont think that anyone is ever ready. You just have to trust in God.

Tony and Cecilia Furguiele

March 30, 2006

We have you in our prayers.

Lisa Glisson-Gould

March 30, 2006

Jeanette, I am sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of your father. Especially when he would tell me what pretty eyes I had. I would get so embarrassed but loved every minute of it. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Gayle and Jeff.

Lynda & Norbert Brothers

March 30, 2006

You've allowed us to share your family's joys and now we also share your sadness. Gayle, our deepest sympathy at the passing of your Dad. Lynda & Norbert

Gayle Topp

March 30, 2006

Dad, it was a long road for you but now you are at peace with mom. You've always talked about how you couldn't wait to see her in heaven and now you are there. I'll miss you!

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