Obituary for Rich Williams
Richard S. Williams, 57, of Sandy Hook, CT passed away peacefully on March 20, 2022. Born in the Bronx and raised in Brewster, NY, he graduated from Pace University with a Computer Science degree and started his career at IBM. It was there that he met his future wife, SuZanne DeWitt. They married in October 1993 and settled in Sandy Hook, CT where they raised their two children.
He spent his 35+ year IT career at IBM, Reader’s Digest and for the past 12 years, AXA XL starting as one of IBM & Reader’s Digest’s first web developers at the dawn of the internet age, moving on to more strategic & leadership roles. These roles allowed him the opportunity to work and collaborate with colleagues, who often became friends, around the world.
Rich enjoyed playing golf, attending concerts (especially Elton John’s), and sitting on a beach with a frozen drink. He was an avid Mets and Packers fan, attending many games and passing this loyalty onto his family. The main attraction of these interests was allowing him the chance of spending time with the ones he loved. He made friends far and wide and would not miss an opportunity to see them. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and friend.
Rich was preceded in death by his father, William Williams and his stepfather Jim Beardsley. In addition to his mother, Jacqueline Beardsley; and brother, Robert Williams (Melissa); he is survived by his wife: SuZanne; his children: daughter Rachel Kohlsaat (Evan), son Ryan Williams; and soon-to-be born grandson. His nephews, Carter and Spencer, mother-in-law, Carol Dwyer, father-in-law, James DeWitt and brother-in-law, Blair DeWitt (Deb) also survive him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary or your local animal shelter in honor of Rich’s love for animals.
Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation
PO Box 3571
Newtown, CT 06470
Visiting hours:
Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 4:00 - 7:00pm
Honan Funeral Home
58 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Service:
Friday, March 25, 2022 11:00am
Newtown United Methodist Church
92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
He spent his 35+ year IT career at IBM, Reader’s Digest and for the past 12 years, AXA XL starting as one of IBM & Reader’s Digest’s first web developers at the dawn of the internet age, moving on to more strategic & leadership roles. These roles allowed him the opportunity to work and collaborate with colleagues, who often became friends, around the world.
Rich enjoyed playing golf, attending concerts (especially Elton John’s), and sitting on a beach with a frozen drink. He was an avid Mets and Packers fan, attending many games and passing this loyalty onto his family. The main attraction of these interests was allowing him the chance of spending time with the ones he loved. He made friends far and wide and would not miss an opportunity to see them. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and friend.
Rich was preceded in death by his father, William Williams and his stepfather Jim Beardsley. In addition to his mother, Jacqueline Beardsley; and brother, Robert Williams (Melissa); he is survived by his wife: SuZanne; his children: daughter Rachel Kohlsaat (Evan), son Ryan Williams; and soon-to-be born grandson. His nephews, Carter and Spencer, mother-in-law, Carol Dwyer, father-in-law, James DeWitt and brother-in-law, Blair DeWitt (Deb) also survive him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary or your local animal shelter in honor of Rich’s love for animals.
Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation
PO Box 3571
Newtown, CT 06470
Visiting hours:
Thursday, March 24, 2022 from 4:00 - 7:00pm
Honan Funeral Home
58 Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Service:
Friday, March 25, 2022 11:00am
Newtown United Methodist Church
92 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482