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RUDOLPH WILLIAMS Obituary

Name: Visitation for RUDOLPH WILLIAMS
Start: 2015-02-06T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-02-07T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Jones Funeral Home

Rudolph Joseph Williams Police officer with Union County Prosecutor's Office, 73 Rudolph Joseph Williams, 73, passed away on Jan. 30, 2015, at Runnells Specialized Hospital in Berkeley Heights, N.J. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home, 247 Elm Ave., Rahway, N.J. Cremation will be private. Arrangements are by the Jones Funeral Home, Rahway. Born in Daisy, Ga., Mr. Williams lived much of his life in Rahway. Rudolph, also known as "Joe", was a police officer for the Union County Prosecutor's Office before retiring in 1989. He was an alumnus of the Iowa Hawkeyes and a former member of the Police Benevolent Association. Joe was also known for his dominance as a football player having played 12 years in the Canadian Football League. Rudolph is survived by his sons, Darryl Williams (Michelle), Kevin Williams, Jonathon Williams, and Robert Rankins; his daughters, Angela Williams and Angelica Lisk-Hahn; his brother, Ricky Williams (Jackie), and three grandchildren.

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Published by The Star-Ledger on Feb. 5, 2015.

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February 11, 2015

Joe was in my high school class of 1959 and what a privilege to have known him. Not only was he an amazing athlete, but such a nice person, humble, friendly, and kind. My sincere sympathy to his family.
Ginny Ballard Lilly

February 8, 2015

I, too, went to Rahway High with Joe. What a fantastic football player!
He was a super star! He will be missed so much; and, certainly left us all, much too soon.
My deepest sympathy to Joe's family.
Doris Cichino Beiswinger, Weston, FL
Doris Cichino Beiswinger

Barbara MacNeill

February 7, 2015

I went to school with Joe, he was one of our best Football players, I went to every game. My Condolence to his family. Barbara Dilts MacNeill

February 6, 2015

I will always love Rotten Rudy, alias Gentleman Joe, The Great Joe Williams.
I met Joe in the third grade at Grover Cleveland Grammar School we became the best of friends. Joe's greatness was evident at an early age when he played on the 8th grade football team.
He led us to an unscored upon season and that nucleus of football players was later to become the greatest football team that Rahway High ever produced, the 1958 football team. Joe was named to the all state and Parade Magazine All American Football teams of that same year.
Upon graduation we made many road trips to Iowa, me to Northern Iowa and Joe to The University of Iowa. Our bond of friendship grew stronger during those trips.
Rudy's Next step was with the Atlanta Falcons, then off to Canada to play for the Winnipeg
Bommers. Joe had a great career in Canada.
The true greatness of my friend was that in all of the years that I knew Joe, he never ever spoke of his many achievements. Joe was humble and soft spoken and very easy to talk to about whatever you wished.
I will always keep Joe close to my heart and remember him warmly.
Dr. Charles Russell Natson

February 6, 2015

Joe will be missed but always remembered. Frank graduated with Joe , and he sat behind me in chorus. Used to sing in my ear. God bless you Joe.
Frank and Barb Chicarielli

Jerilyn Cook,Jefferis

February 6, 2015

My sincere condolences to Joe's family. I remember Joe from High School and what a terrific individual he was. He was always a stand up guy in all ways. I am sure you will all miss him. I have thought about him through the years and hoped the very best for him. Nice to know he had a large loving family. As a classmate I loved him. All my thoughts, Jeri Cook Jefferis, Yardley, PA

February 6, 2015

Joe was a great teammate, a great person, and one of the finest athletes I ever knew. I have only the fondest memories of him.

Gus Giebelhaus, Atlanta, GA

Al Koehler

February 5, 2015

Had the honor of being a teammate of Joe on RHS basketball & baseball teams. Best HS running back I ever saw on the football field. Saw Joe score 4 TD's in 1 game for Iowa. Got to work some with Joe in Union Co.while an FBI Agent in the Newark Office. He was an excellent law enforcement officer and a real nice guy. My condolences to his family.

Mike Duncan

February 5, 2015

Joe was a neat guy, always a positive word about every body. He was great sport. Mike Duncan

Bob Smith

February 5, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with Joe's family. I'm so very sorry.

Andy Ross

February 5, 2015

RIP Joe. Remember watching you play football at Veteran's Field for Rahway HS. Great football player and real good guy. Later on work with Joe in law enforcement and always looked up to him. My sincere condolences to the family. He will be missed.

Tricia Dower

February 5, 2015

I will always remember Joe fondly from our high school days. (He would've known me as Patty Wishart.) I'm sorry your family has lost him so soon.

Harry Hunt

February 5, 2015

I sat next to Joe in Mr. Bergers American History class and played football and basketball with and I must say he was one of the nicest person I ever met. My deepest condolences to his family.

tom salvia

February 5, 2015

joe was two years ahead of me in high school, but i was glad i knew him, always very nice to me and a great athlete, the best running back rahway ever had, maybe the greatest in the state, god bless.

Daniel halsey

February 5, 2015

My condolences to the Williams family and relatives. Joe was my idol.

gladys friese krasse

February 5, 2015

even though joe was a "kid" to those in my class of '49, we all followed him in h.s. & into the pros.....
my prayers go out to the family....

February 5, 2015

Sorry to hear about your lost. Joe, was a mentor too me while we work in the Fraud Unit. Stewart Boles

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