Funeral Mass set for firefighter

Funeral Mass set for firefighter

Saturday, May 01, 2004, Trenton Times, http://www.nj.com

A funeral Mass for Washington Township Fire Capt. Dennis Williams, who died in an accident while changing a tire Thursday in Hopewell Township, will be celebrated Monday morning at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Princeton Borough.

Williams, a nine-year professional firefighter and Hamilton resident, was struck by a dump truck on Route 29 on his way to fish in the Delaware River. He is survived by his wife Lisa and two young boys.

Viewings for Williams will be at Saul Funeral Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton, on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's, 214 Nassau St.

The Williams family and the Washington Fire Department requested yesterday that no fire apparatus be sent to the viewing or the funeral. Fire service members wishing to attend are welcome, and full dress uniform or appropriate attire is appreciated.

A trust fund for Williams' children is being set up by the fire department. For more information, the fire department asks people to visit its Web site, http://www.wtfd.org

Dennis L. Williams

HAMILTON SQUARE -- Dennis L. Williams, 39, died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident Thursday.

Born in Wright-Patterson, Air Force Base in Dayton, OH, he was a longtime area resident. Mr. Williams was a graduate of West Windsor-Plainsboro High School Class of 1983 and graduated from Mount Saint Mary's College in Emmittsburg, MD in 1987 with a degree in history.

Mr. Williams joined the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department in 1993. His dedication to fire fighting prompted him to make fire fighting his full time career. He served the department for many years and became Captain in 2002 and was selected for Fireman of the Year.

He was very active in promoting two programs within the department. The first was fire safety education for children in Washington Township and in the schools attended by his sons. He coordinated all child prevention activities in Washington Township. Captain Williams was a certified child passenger safety technician and was involved in the children's reading program at the public library in Washington Township. He initiated the VIAL of Life program for the senior citizens. He wrote a successful FEMA grant for his department. He was also qualified as a technician for hazardous materials and emergency medical treatment. He was a member of the Washington Township Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3786. Captain Williams received a unit citation for life saving actions at a stabbing, instituted the ice rescue operations program, served as a Division of Fire Safety inspector, fire safety instructor and attended numerous Fire Department Instructors conferences.

He was a devoted husband, father, son and friend and enjoyed all outdoor activities, especially fishing. To all who knew Dennis, he was a dedicated and loyal friend.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Noctor Williams; his two sons, Morgan James and Dylan Lee Williams; his father, Richard G. Williams and Vikki Ridge and his mother, Ruth "Roni" McGuire Williams and Frank J. Kenny Jr. all of West Windsor; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Williams of Stonington, CT; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, James and Florence Noctor of Washington; two sisters, his twin Karen Williams Newman of Grayslake, IL and Elizabeth Williams Munns of Portland, OR; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, 214 Nassau St., Princeton.

Cremation will be private.

Relatives and friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Colonial Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dennis L. Williams Memorial Fund, c/o Stark & Stark, P.O. 5315, Princeton, NJ 08540.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square.

Published in The Times, Trenton, on 5/1/2004.

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Dennis L. Williams

HAMILTON SQUARE -- Dennis L. Williams, 39, died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident Thursday. Born in Wright-Patterson, Air Force Base in Dayton, OH, he was a longtime area resident. Mr. Williams was a graduate of West Windsor-Plainsboro High School Class of 1983 and graduated from Mount Saint Mary's College in Emmittsburg, MD in 1987 with a degree in history. Mr. Williams joined the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department in 1993. His dedication to fire fighting prompted him to make fire fighting his full time career. He served the department for many years and became Captain in 2002 and was selected for Fireman of the Year. He was very active in promoting two programs within the department. The first was fire safety education for children in Washington Township and in the schools attended by his sons. He coordinated all child prevention activities in Washington Township. Captain Williams was a certified child passenger safety technician and was involved in the children's reading program at the public library in Washington Township. He initiated the VIAL of Life program for the senior citizens. He wrote a successful FEMA grant for his department. He was also qualified as a technician for hazardous materials and emergency medical treatment. He was a member of the Washington Township Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3786. Captain Williams received a unit citation for life saving actions at a stabbing, instituted the ice rescue operations program, served as a Division of Fire Safety inspector, fire safety instructor and attended numerous Fire Department Instructors conferences. He was a devoted husband, father, son and friend and enjoyed all outdoor activities, especially fishing. To all who knew Dennis, he was a dedicated and loyal friend. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Noctor Williams; his two sons, Morgan James and Dylan Lee Williams; his father, Richard G. Williams and Vikki Ridge and his mother, Ruth "Roni" McGuire Williams and Frank J. Kenny Jr. all of West Windsor; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Williams of Stonington, CT; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, James and Florence Noctor of Washington; two sisters, his twin Karen Williams Newman of Grayslake, IL and Elizabeth Williams Munns of Portland, OR; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, 214 Nassau St., Princeton. Cremation will be private. Relatives and friends may call 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Colonial Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dennis L. Williams Memorial Fund, c/o Stark & Stark, P.O. 5315, Princeton, NJ 08540. Arrangements are under the direction of the Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. Published in The Times, Trenton, on 5/1/2004.