Eugene Williams, 73, of Utica, New York, passed on June 19, 2023. Eugene was born on January 01, 1950.With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Eugene Williams, our loving and devoted grandfather, father, and friend to all whose lives he touched, on June 19th, 2023. He left us while sleeping peacefully at his home in Atica,Ny. He was in her 73rd year.

Born in Sydney, Australia, Eugene traveled across seas to the unfamiliar US in seeking a new adventure. He found work as a receptionist before joining the Middletree Dental Practice where He worked for the next 20 years. During a blind date arranged by his friends, He met his loving wife Karen Mullins, who had eyes for no other since that fateful day. Married in Indiana in 1980, they moved to Atica,Ny shortly after to start their family.

Eugene was the beloved father of Lorenzo and Patricia Williams, and proud grandfather of Lolena, Lexus, Isaiah, and Lorenzo Jr. He was predeceased by his devoted Wife Karen, parents Olinda and Joseph, and sister Katie.

He lived a full life as a wonderful father, mentor, and dedicated employee. He loved to garden, fix houses and everything for his grandchildren was highly skilled in landscape painting, and enjoyed his weekly outings to the local club for tea. An Aussie farm boy at heart, he adored all animals and wildlife.

Most of all he loved his family and friends and instilled good values in his children and grandchildren that have served them well. He will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

A celebration will be held at Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral and Cremation Services,1123 Court St, Utica, NY 13502 , on Saturday, June 23, 2020, beginning at 1 p.m. Flowers or donations to the Red Cross Foundation are welcome. Online condolences may be expressed through www.legacy.com.