Peter was born on July 2, 1967 on St. Thomas, where he spent his life deeply embedded in the fabric of his community through both his professional and personal endeavors.
Peter dedicated more than 15 years to the V.I. Department of Education. He began his journey as a Rising Stars Steel Orchestra member and moved up to being an instructor. He later transitioned to roles as a warehouse worker and a truck driver for the school lunch program.
Peter is survived by a large and loving family including:
Mother: Isabelita Grant Williams
Father: Peter Williams Sr. and his wife Jillian Williams
Stepfather: Albert Brathwaite
Wife: Leonerys “Yossi” Novas Valdez and her two children Yomilsy and Joshua Novas
Sisters: Anna and Selina Williams, Linda Brathwaite Maduro, Elena Brathwaite, Angela, Alaina, Asheby and Augustina Williams, Shenica Grant, Chelsea Rogers, Brenda Vanterpool, Rosanna Jean Baptiste, Jenelle, and Acia Brathwaite
Brothers: Anthony “Tony”, Andrew, Alexander, Andre and Alonzo Williams, Akeem and Ajamor Brathwaite
Brother In Law: Curtis Maduro
Nephew and Godson: Nasif Farrell
He is also survived by his 25 nieces, 28 nephews, 10.5 great nieces and 11 great nephews, plus many more uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and friends, whose names are too numerous to mention.
The funeral service will be held at Turnbull’s Funeral Home and Crematorium on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. A viewing will be at 9:00 a.m. with services following at 10:00 a.m. There will be no burial services. In lieu of traditional mourning colors, the family requests the joy of your company in his favorite colors: red, gold and green.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Turnbull’s Funeral Home and Crematorium in St. Thomas.
