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Robert Wayne Williams

Robert Wayne Williams, 90, of West Pittston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 9, 2024.


Born in West Pittston on December 13, 1933, he was the son of the late John Cynwil and Genevieve Smith Williams. Robert graduated from Pittston High School in 1952, alongside his high school sweetheart and late wife, Marie Theresa (Lynch) Williams.


For many years, Robert was employed by Brown Shoe Co., working at Pomeroy’s and the Bon-Ton, and later retired from the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority.


Robert was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church, now Corpus Christi Parish, and its Holy Name Society. He volunteered annually at the Irem Shrine Circus as well as many local community events.


In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his step-mother Catherine Williams, son Kenneth Williams, daughter Karen Potoski, daughter-in-law Ann Williams, brother Paul Williams, and sister-in-law Beverly Williams.


Surviving Robert are his children: Robert Williams, Genevieve Falzone (Frank), Michael Williams, John Williams (Gloria), Margaret Rogo (Joseph), Marie Malacari (Vito), Grace Laffey (Michael), Bernice Richards (William), Susan Feeney (Daniel). Also surviving are his son-in-law Thomas Potoski, brother John C. Williams, and sister-in-law Mary Williams.


Also, grandchildren: Ryan Williams, Sarah Marcucci, Frank Falzone, Anthony Falzone, Michael Williams, Jr, Desiree Williams, Matthew Williams, Maura Polak, Melissa Rogo Hernandez, Laura Rogo, Christie McKeown, Maria Daniels, Vito Malacari, Nicholas Malacari, Alexandria Cinti, , Brittany Waldman, Eleanor Laffey, Corey Timek, Lindsey Feeney, Mollee Feeney, Daniel Feeney,  Gavin Feeney, and 14 great-grandchildren.


The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation for the loving care provided to Robert by Anzori, Mariam, Ilo, Marilyn, and grandson Nicky.


The family will receive friends and relatives Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 4-7 pm, at Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC, 251 William Street, Pittston.


A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 10 am at Immaculate Conception Church, Corpus Christi Parish, 605 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston. Those wishing to attend are asked to go directly to the church. Interment will follow in West Pittston Cemetery.


In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Troop 302 of the Boys Scouts of America, chartered at Corpus Christi Parish, 605 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston.


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