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John M. Williams

October 10, 1952 - July 21, 2024

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Visitation
Massapequa Funeral Home, North Chapel
1050 Park Boulevard
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-798-2500 |
Friday 7/26, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Massapequa Funeral Home, North Chapel
1050 Park Boulevard
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-798-2500 |
Friday 7/26, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in honor of John to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation NYC chapter

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/

OR

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society NE (Metro NY)
PO Box 2247
New York, NY 10087

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Cemetery
St. John Cemetery
80-01 Metropolitan Ave
Middle Village, New York 11379
(718) 894-4888 |
Saturday 7/27

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Mass
St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church Amityville
41 Union Ave.
Amityville, New York 11701
Saturday 7/27, 9:30 am

John Michael Williams, 71, of E 64th St, NYC, passed away on July 21 after a 7-month bout with cancer.

John was born on October 10,1952 to Irene and Monroe Williams in Lindenhurst, N.Y. After John graduated from Trinity High School in 1970, he went to study Interior Design at The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York. He stayed in the industry he loved through his 30 years at FIT.  As Coordinator of The Interior Design Research Center of the FIT Library, John assisted many students in their projects with patience and kindness. His ongoing outreach to the interior design industry, the materials he obtained from this outreach, and the exquisite organization of these materials, enhanced and enriched the work of his students and helped them immeasurably in getting off to a good start.

John met Benny Campbell in NYC through a mutual friend. John and Benny have shared their lives together for the last 18 years. Though John is New Yorker by heart, John’s second home in Mentone, Alabama is a home of many friends, shared memories and wonderful experiences. In both places John will be missed by the friends he has laughed with and the communities he has been a part of.

John had two major avocations, knowing and appreciating the architectural grandeur of New York City, and dressing up and going out.

More than anything else, John was a family man. John is pre-deceased by his parents Monroe and Irene Williams, and his brother, Richard. He is survived by his sister, Judy (husband, Don Lewicki), and his brothers Bill, Jim (Marie Williams), and Bob (Nancy Zinn), and his partner Benny Campbell. John is also survived by 12 nephews and nieces who love him dearly and 16 grand nephews and nieces all of whom run to him on sight. We will all miss his droll sense of humor, his attention to detail and his big, loving heart.

Visitation will be held at Massapequa Funeral Home on Park Blvd on Friday, July 26 from 2-4 and from 7-9 (Massapequafuneralhome.com) The funeral Mass will be at 9:30am at St. Martin of Tours church in Amityville. In Alabama, a memorial service will be held in October, to be arranged. In lieu of flowers family requests that memorial donations go to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society NE (Metro NY) PO Box 2247, NY,NY 10087.

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Massapequa Funeral Home, North Chapel
1050 Park Boulevard
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-798-2500 | Map
Friday 7/26, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Massapequa Funeral Home, North Chapel
1050 Park Boulevard
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-798-2500 | Map
Friday 7/26, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in honor of John to St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation NYC chapter

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/

OR

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society NE (Metro NY)
PO Box 2247
New York, NY 10087

Cemetery
St. John Cemetery
80-01 Metropolitan Ave
Middle Village, New York 11379
(718) 894-4888 | Map
Saturday 7/27
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St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church Amityville
41 Union Ave.
Amityville, New York 11701
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John Michael Williams, 71, of E 64th St, NYC, passed away on July 21 after a 7-month bout with cancer. John was born on October 10,1952 to Irene and Monroe Williams in Lindenhurst, N.Y. After John graduated from Trinity High School in 1970, he went to study Interior Design at The Fashion Institute of TechnologyContinue Reading

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Charlie left a message on July 26, 2024:
Our deepest sympathy to John's family, loved ones and Benie. We were friends and neighbors of John for more than 40 years at East 64th street (NYC). During those years we shared, many memories laughs and good times. We always looked forward to seeing John's Christmas decorations, it really set the tone for the holiday's. John's humor and personality will live within us forever. He is a permanent fixture of our lives and memories. We miss him but will celebrate his life and thank God we know him. Once again, our deepest thoughts and wishes for the comfort of all John's loved ones. With Love, Iraida, Charlie and Luisa Charry
Anonymous left a message on July 23, 2024:
Tribute to a fine professional and human being.
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Prof. NJ Bradeen left a message on July 23, 2024:
As FIT Library Director(now retired) , I worked with John for many years. John and Benny attended my wedding in Camden, Maine and most recently last October 18th we actually belatedly toasted our shared birthday of 10/10 in Alabama at Benny’s lovely home on the “Mountain” that John so loved. John loved his trips to Alabama and I initially was sort of surprised that this Tony New York gentleman was so enamored with the area. But as John shared his Alabama experiences and life there over time I saw how John indeed made a home there with Benny and his friends and family get exponentially. That visit and dinner with the four of us was so special. That visit that my husband David and I made certainly showed us how southern hospitality is indeed legendary. John was so pleased about his becoming a part of Benny’s and his life in the magical mountains of Alabama. When I spoke to John since his diagnosis, he was always so focused on enjoying whatever time he had left. His positivity about such news of cancer was so brave and courageous. He told me joyfully how he, Benny and the Williams family were making the time and travel to be together. The FIT gathering held at the Marcus Library this summer meant so much to him as he told me about in one of our last phone calls. I as many will miss the future years of conversations or visits, but I remember his smile and laughter which makes me smile.
Jana Duda left a message on July 23, 2024:
John and I worked together at FIT for more years than either one of us would've cared to admit. He was a lovely person with a dry sense of humor and he always managed to stay calm in any situation. I enjoyed the time we spent together and I will miss him.
William Williams left a message on July 23, 2024:
Goodbye John say hi to Mom and Dad. This all happened to fast.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Anthony Borka left a message on July 23, 2024:
Back in 1984 through 1987 John and I were an item as one would say. But then we broke up and still remained friends. I remember his parents and his home in Long Island. We would often visit. He told me about his cancer condition and we would often speak and I tried to give him hope. His death is not unexpected but it is a sad but hopeful remembrance for me. My condolences to Bennie into his family. I remember him with love, and also his religious devotion and his like for a good drink
Joan Nacinovich Benevisto left a message on July 22, 2024:
Our deepest condolences to John’s family as well as Benny Campbell go out to you all at this difficult time. May he Rest in Peace ✝️
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