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Family remembers Stratford man who died after suffering cardiac arrest while driving

Derrick Williams, 48, died on May 2. Officials say that two weeks earlier, he suffered cardiac arrest while driving.

Frank Recchia

May 12, 2026, 9:18 PM

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The family of a beloved Stratford resident is mourning his death.

Derrick Williams, 48, died on May 2. Officials say that two weeks earlier, Williams suffered cardiac arrest while driving. They say he crashed in the Stratford BJ’s parking lot.

Remembered as a "star" who ran the Connecticut Prison Shuttle Service, Williams also worked in real estate. He was lauded by his family for having "a calm presence and endlessly giving spirit."

His funeral will take place at Bridgeport Tabernacle at 717 Clinton Avenue at 10 a.m. on Thursday.

Williams leaves behind two adult children.

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