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Irving Williams Obituary

WILLIAMS - Dr. Irving G., 93, of Lynbrook, NY on July 17, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Muriel. Loving father of Carol Kolakowski (Gene) and Greg Williams (Beth). Dear grand- father of Craig Kolakowski, Tina Smith and Keith Williams. Also survived by seven cherished great-grandchildren. Professor Williams taught for 45 years at St. John's University in the History Department. The family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 and 7-9pm at Perry Funeral Home, Inc., 118 Union Ave. Lynbrook. Funeral Mass Monday 9:45am at St. Raymond's R.C. Church in E. Rockaway. Interment Greenfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to: The VIP Center "Sunshine Fund", St. James Pl., Lynbrook, NY 11563.

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Published by Newsday on Jul. 18, 2008.

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Kathy and Ken (Burns) Marshall

July 21, 2008

Sincere condolences on the loss of your dad/grandfather. I remember Uncle Irv and Aunt Muriel very fondly from my youth. He was very kind and very witty. We will remember you in our prayers.

Tom & Diane Gebbia

July 19, 2008

Carol and Greg- Our deepest thoughts and condolences to you and your families at this difficult time. Heaven has just gotten a little better as he entered.

Tina Smith

July 19, 2008

Grandpa,
It meant a lot to me to see you on Father's Day and to feed you your lunch at the hospital. Your meeting Daniel and McKenna meant a lot to me. I know your great grandchildren are being watched over from heaven. Say hello to grandma for me. I love you.
Tina

Clara Goldberg

July 18, 2008

Dear Carol and Greg & family,
Another great Lynbrook resident has passed. Irv Williams was a great fellow and dear to all of us.
Our sincerest condolences,
Clara Goldberg, Bob Goldberg & family, and Catherine Scura

Frank & Mary Gebbia, Jr.

July 18, 2008

Greg, Carol and Families: We were saddened to hear of your loss. We remember Mr. Williams fondly.

Peri & Allan Kolakowski

July 18, 2008

Carol & Gregg, We are so sorry to hear about grandpa. Although we know how much he suffered recently and he is in a better place now, it is still sad to lose a loved one. He was always so kind to us and we will miss him.

Grace Burns

July 18, 2008

Dear Carol, Gene, Greg, Beth and Families -

I am so sorry that I am unable to be with you to express my sympathy in person and share in the services. Your Dad lived a full, productive, and interesting life and hopefully that will give you some solace now as you grieve his passing. I believe he and his beloved Muriel are enjoying their eternal reunion. I will keep him and all of you in my prayers.

Mike Burns

July 18, 2008

Condolences from Florida on the passing of Great-Uncle Irving. The death notice didn't mention his seminal work, "The Rise of the Vice-Presidency." He was a leader in his field and we remember him proudly for his professional accomplishments and his personal warmth.

Gregory Farrell

July 18, 2008

Carole & Greg: We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Irv's death and wish you our sincerest condolences. He was a good man who struggled through many ailments with a good spirit. We wish you the best.

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