John R. (Jack) Williams 72 of Shelton passed away suddenly on Friday November 6th. Born in Bridgeport CT, son of the late John S & Olga Williams. Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Lisa, along with his devoted son, John D Williams MD, and his wife Kristen. He also leaves behind his two adored grandchildren, Charlotte and James, along with his brother, David and wife Holly of NC, loving cousins, in-laws and several nephews and nieces.
Jack graduated from Bunnell high school, Southern CT and then received his MBA from UNH. He retired from a 43-year career at Sikorsky culminating as Manager of Government Security. Jack volunteered his time as a coach for youth sports in Shelton for over a decade with Shelton basketball, SYSO, Shelton National Little League and also St. John’s basketball. Jack also volunteered with the Sikorsky Archives. He enjoyed golf, working in his yard, traveling and most especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Family and friends may visit on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford. Panachida at 4:00 p.m. A Requiem Funeral Service will be celebrated on Friday, November 13th at 10:00 a.m. meeting directly at St. John’s Church 364 Mill Hill Avenue Bridgeport. Interment will follow in St. John’s Cemetery Stratford.
Those desiring may donate in memory of Jack to The Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675-8517.