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Teisha Franklin posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
I know this is far too late, but I just found out about this yesterday. Dr. Williams is a master. I’m so saddened!!!! He helped me through one of the most difficult times in my law enforcement career. I love him . I’m so very sorry that I didn’t know that he passed. I know your family is very strong and I pray for your continued strength. Thank you Teisha formally King now Franklin.
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Kelly (Coyne) Symons posted a condolence
Monday, May 12, 2025
Dr Williams was my first therapist when I was a child. He was always very nice to me. My parents have known him for over 50 years. My Dad said any time they were at an NJPA function Dr. Williams always asked how I was. I last saw him on the night both he and my Dad (Dr. Joe Coyne) got the NJPA lifetime achievement award. My Mom came over and said “Let’s go surprise Dr. Williams. We didn’t tell him you were going to be here.” So we walked over, my Mom hugged him hello. He immediately said “Is Kelly here?” I walked up to him and gave him a big hug. He was an amazing person.
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Tony Parris purchased flowers
Sunday, May 11, 2025
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Tony Parris
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You and Pop all are in my thoughts. With my deepest sympathy I am sorry for your loss.
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Sunday, May 11, 2025
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Although we cannot be with you in person, we are with you in spirit always. Our deepest condolences. Love,
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Denise Williams Johnson posted a condolence
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Below see the condolences/messages from some from the NJPA listserv:
Sadly, I am reporting the death on May 4 of Dr. Daniel E. Williams, a long-standing member of NJPA and a recipient of an NJPA Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Williams was also a founding member of the Association of Black Psychologists in 1968, the founding president of the NJ Chapter of the Association of Black Psychologists in 1973, and served as President of that chapter in 1981, 1983, 1986, 1997, and 1998. His obituary is written by his three daughters, including Dr. Denise Williams Johnson, also a long-standing member of NJPA. You can find the obituary on line if you Google “Obituary of Daniel Williams” (links not allowed by the listserv).
The wake will be Monday, May 12, from 5-7 pm, and the funeral will be Tuesday, May 13 at 11 am, at the Higgins Funeral Home, 752 Mountain Avenue, Watchung, NJ.
Dr. Susan Cohen Esquilin
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I am so saddened to hear this. He was truly a great man, psychologist, and leader! God Bless him and his family.
Dr. Nicole Rafanello
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Oh Susan, what a loss!! I’m hoping he and Duncan will be now catching up in heaven. We will greatly miss him!
My thoughts and prayers to Denise and her sisters, his wife and family, and to everyone who was privileged to have known or be touched by him. May he Rest in Eternal Peace!
Dr. Lucy Sant'Anna Takagi
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A Giant has fallen !
It is with great sadness that I read of the passing of Dr Daniel Williams.
He was my professor, my first therapist, my license supervisor and my friend - he knew my wife and my children.
The debt I owe him is incalculable. He will live on in my heart and in my house and I am better for having known him.
Those of us (with too much Jesuit education) say to him: "Ave atque Vale !" ("Hail and Farewell !")
Dr. Joe Coyne
Even before I dreamed of becoming a psychologist, Dr. Williams was pioneering the way, breaking down barriers to titles and positions held by others as a guarded privilege.
I and many others, stand on the shoulders of this giant in our chosen profession.
I had the honor to have been in Dr. Williams’ presence at NJABPsi meetings and events.
A great loss to the psychology community!
With sincerest condolences to Dr. Williams’ family, and with deep respect,
Dr. Patrice Dow-Nelson
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Dr. Williams was a faculty member of the school psychology program at Montclair State College in the late 1960s when I was enrolled there. He supervised us as we did a rotation through all of the special education facilities of the Newark school system. I remember Dr. Williams as a professor who taught with wisdom, passion, and conviction. He opened our eyes to the lived experience of children coping with economic and environmental adversity. He often reminded us that not all the answers were to be found in "that little brown [WISC] kit."
He was truly one of NJPA’s luminaries.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Dr. Frank J. Dyer
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I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Daniel E. Williams. He took principled and passionate stands against racial injustice throughout his career which manifest in a major contribution to psychology, psychologists, and the welfare of society. His obituary chronicles a life well-lived! My condolences to his family. Godspeed, Dr. Williams.
Dr. Morgan J. Murray
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M Bolden lit a candle
Friday, May 9, 2025
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Dr. Williams is my ABPsi elder. He was always supportive of the students and embodied the kind-hearted spirit of a jegna. I loved seeing him at our national conferences. My favorite quote from him: "Anyone who believes in absolute objectivity is a subjective fool." To the family, thank you for sharing Dr. Williams with us. Rest in Power Dr. Williams. We pour for you and call your name in all libations. Ase
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Dr Linda S Cameron lit a candle
Friday, May 9, 2025
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My sincerest condolences to Dr Williams’ family, students, patients and colleagues- of which I am one. I have collaborated with Dr Williams for 40 years and still rely on his words of wisdom in my clinical practice and classroom. Rest well. You are indeed a true and faithful servant. You will live in the hearts and minds of all of us who were blessed to have known you
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Darnell Durrah purchased flowers
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I decided to apply to a doctoral program because of your mentorship. Sir, Thank you!
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NJABPSI Chapter purchased flowers
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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NJABPSI Chapter
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Dear Family, We would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of our dear Dr. Dan. Whatever you need do not hesitate to reach out. Blessings
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Suzanne Randolph Cunningham, PhD posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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My sincere condolences to Mrs. Williams and Dr. Dan’s daughters. I will cherish the path he forged for other Black psychologists in The Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi) and the profession more generally. I support the nomination for lifetime achievement in heaven. Rest in power! Suzanne Randolph Cunningham, PhD, member ABPsi Past National Presidents’ Council.
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Dr. Pete and Rutgers Sport Psych purchased flowers
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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Dr. Pete and Rutgers Sport Psych
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Thanks for trailblazing for Black psychologists! We appreciate what youve done for the field!
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