Joseph Williams Obituary

Joseph Williams of Pittsfield, Massachusetts passed away on October 14, 2026. Joseph, born on September 28, 1951, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joseph Williams or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Williams and Helen Williams of Watertown, CT; his in-laws, Charles and Elizabeth Ney of Watertown, CT; and his son Roberts (John Berchonak).

He is survived by: his wife Rhea Williams (Ney); his daughters, Joanne Mestayer of Louisiana and Christine Valle of Massachusetts; his sister Sandra Sakalas (Bob); his nephew Bobby (Sharon); his sister Karen Naudas Williams; his niece Deanna (Kevin); his nephews, Joseph (Ruthie) and Jonathan (Tammi); his grandchildren, Damon Williams, Arianna Williams, Darion Williams of Massachusetts, David Allen of Louisiana, Cylie Ney (Ralph), Kiarra Ney, Alex Valle, Jr. and Joe; his great grandchildren, Jessenya Valle, Jaxxon, Karson, Gianna, Wyatt Robert of Oakville, CT and Armais Gardener of Massachusetts; his friends, Gil Meserole of Branford, CT and John Levardi of Lanesboro, MA.; and his in-laws, Joe Naudas, Sally Foran and Wayne Ripka. He is also survived by 8 brothers in-law (brothers) and 6 sisters in-law, over 30 nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 25th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Hickcox Funeral Home (195 Main St, Watertown, CT 06795).