Obituary of Stanley Williams

Stanley Jay Williams passed away on February 2nd, 2025, after a long journey with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was 68 years old.

Stan was born in Monticello, New York, to Jerry and Delores Williams on July 26, 1956. Stan’s father was a staff Seargent in the United States Army which allowed him to travel extensively during his childhood. They were stationed in various places throughout the United States and abroad. He spent many years in Germany, his favorite place! While there, Stan was an avid participant in childhood sports at school and learned to speak German fluently. Upon returning to the United States, he graduated from Monticello High school and Orange County Community College, where he stood out in track and soccer. Following in his dad’s footsteps, He joined the United States Army in 1975 and became a sergeant in the 101 st Airborne Air Assault, stationed in Korea.

Stan returned to the states after his honorable discharge and pursued a career in law enforcement with the Village of Monticello Police Department. It was while on his foot patrol routine at a local radio station, that he met his devoted wife of 39 years Patricia (Patton) Williams. It was not long after their marriage that Stan was recruited by the Rochester Police Department as part of their new Lateral Transfer program, bringing six veteran officers to their department.

While on the department “Stan the man” as he was called, received numerous letters of recognition and was known for his excellent physical condition, neat appearance, (always had his shoes shined!!) and his mediation skills. Stan was a man of quiet strength. Stan had always been a great athlete and easily became a physical fitness trainer. He was a Detective Tactics Instructor and an Edge weapons Certified Instructor. He also worked narcotics investigations with the H.I.T. Team. Stan was passionate about powerlifting and as a member of the New York State Police Olympics Team, He won 2 nd place in the state competition and 4 th place in the National competition. In 2008 Stan decided to retire and give it “arrest”! Although retired, he continued to work part time for C.O.P.S. security and security for the Buffalo Bills. When Stan was not working, he was spending quality time at the gym with his son, riding his bike with his wife, running thru his neighborhood in his Under Armour gear, and especially enjoyed running 5k’s with his athletic daughters! He loved listening to Smooth Jazz, watching golf, soccer, tennis, football, and March Madness!

Stan leaves to cherish his memory his wife Patricia, daughters Deshaya Williams, Dr. Renata Fraser (Rayon) and Jade Adams (Brandon) His son Terance, His sister Michelle McNeal, three grandchildren: Rayden, Marley, and Hendrix and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins, great nieces, great nephews and friends.

We will miss Stan’s big heart, his great cooking skills, his cool calm peaceful demeanor, his guidance, his kind gentle soul, And his great smile! His memory is our keepsake, with which we’ll never part. God has him in his keeping…we will have him in our hearts.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, February 8th from 10AM-12PM, with his Funeral service immediately following, at Dierna Funeral Home, 2309 Culver Road, Rochester, NY.