Ja'Juan Leon-Vincente Williams

Albany- On March 16, 2017 Ja'Juan Leon-Vincente Williams was unexpectedly called home to be with the lord.
Ja'Juan was a kind and gentle young man with an old soul who was loved and admired by so many. Ja'Juan was a graduate of Bishop Maginn High School class of 2013. During his time at Bishop Maginn he was awarded the Bishop Maginn High School 2012 Varsity Football Coaches award for his leadership. He also received an award in 2013 for Outstanding Service to School and Community. He was passionate and loved playing football during his time at Bishop Maginn as #70. He was crowned prom King in 2013. Ja'Juan did complete a semester of college but his dream was to pursue and open his own car dealership/body shop.

Ja'Juan had a deep love for cars and currently was employed at Lia Nissan in Schenectady NY as a sales consultant. Ja'Juan enjoyed going to work everyday and had to look sharp for his customers as "Mr. Bowtie". Ja'Juan was formerly employed by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle as a greeter who would be more than willing to provide any help when you entered the building. In his short time here on earth he inspired so many to work hard and follow their dreams.

Ja'Juan is survived by his beloved parents Stacy Estela (Ricky) and LeeRoy Austin. He is also survived by his loving sisters Le'Asia Austin and Dominica Williams, two brothers Kayden and Kardell Williams; His father Anthony L. Williams; His loving Maternal Grandmother Linda M.Bennett and Paternal Grandmother Jeanette Williams; His loving Aunt Linda Ivette Estela (Tracy) and cousins Anessa Williams and Gabriana McBride; His Godparents Carmen Feliciano-Rodriguez and Julio Rodriguez. He is the proud Godfather to Ethan Feliciano and Uncle to Adan Feliciano. He is predeceased by his grandfathers Carlos V. Estela and Clifford L. Williams and his best four legged friend Moses. He's also survived by a host of Aunts, Uncles and cousins as well as extended family and many friends from various car clubs.

Calling hours will be held from 5pm-9pm on Wednesday, March 22 at New Comer Funerals & Cremations, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, NY 12205. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on at 11am on Thursday at Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Americas 273 Central Avenue Albany, New York 12206.