Charles F. Williams, Sr.
August 23, 1950 - April 18, 2025
Charles F. Williams, Sr., age 74, of New Castle, DE, passed away surrounded by his loving family after a short battle of melanoma cancer on Friday, April 18, 2025.
Charles was born in Wilmington, DE on August 23, 1950. He was a man devoted to his family and a lover of nature. Throughout his life, Charles held various jobs to support his family, including positions at Budget Rent-a-Car and as a bus driver at the Christina bus yard. His work ethic was unmatched, often taking on additional odd jobs to ensure his family’s well-being.
Charles had a passion for automobiles, reflected in his younger years spent racing the quarter mile at Cecil County Raceway. In his later years, he found solace in his backyard, enjoying the simple pleasures of wind chimes, watching birds and observing wildlife.
In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his beloved wife, RoseMary Williams and sister, Patricia Serrano. He is survived by his three children, MariaRosa Verucci (Steve), Charles Williams (Lindsay) and Tara Lewis (Mike); sisters-in-law, Beth Geller (Ed) and Dawn Stewart (Don); 13 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 am until 12 pm on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. Following the viewing, a committal service will be held at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charle’s memory to Saint Francis LIFE, 1072 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 or to Compassionate Care Hospice, 111 Continental Drive, Suite 407, Newark, DE 19713, in honor of Charle’s compassionate spirit and love for life.
Jazzmen simmons
My deepest condolences to you and your family
DawnMarie & Don Stewart
RIP Charlie till we meet again love you buddy thank you for taking care of me when I was little you were more like a brother then a brother in law 😭💔🙏❤️🙏
Milita Shanta Vinson
Sending my condolences and prayers to you and your family. God bless you all ❤️
Eileen Turner
Thinking of & remembering Charlie and our times being great neighbors. Your dad was a good man, taking care of family was his priority. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss.
Tuesdaymarsh
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss your all in my heart b prayers
LaTasha Green
Sending Love your way aunt Maria and the family in a time such as now, no words of comfort will ever ease the Pain what you have now are memories that will last a life time
Diane Machurek
Maria, Im so sorry. You were an amazing daughter to your dad. He was a good man who loved his family. Please know you have support.
Beth & Ed Geller
Beautiful video tribute
Stephanie Kilsby
Rest in peace Charlie. Maria, Chucky and Tara, I am so sorry for your loss.