Ellen Claire Fitzwilliam

Ellen Claire Fitzwilliam, 61, of Falls Church, VA, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2021, surrounded by her family and lots of love. Ellen was born on November 16, 1959 to CDR Albert James Fitzwilliam USN, Ret. and Anita Cassidy Fitzwilliam at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. A graduate of Bishop O’Connell High School and Marymount University, Ellen loved to travel, especially to New York, where she loved Broadway shows. If she had one favorite place, it was the beach! Toes in the sand, sun on her face, and the sound of waves, made anything better. Dogs across the neighborhood and the world have lost a dedicated champion. Ellen never met a dog she didn’t love and the feeling was mutual! She is happily united with Max and Nicholas and an endless supply of tennis balls. If there was one thing Ellen was, it was determined…no matter what challenge she faced, she never gave up and always had a smile and hug for everyone. Ellen is survived by her five loving sisters, Monet (Charlie), Jan (Arnold), Fran (Gil), Elizabeth (Herb), and Mary (Frank). She is also survived by her 19 loving nieces and nephews and her 46 great nieces and nephews. She will be deeply missed, but her sunshine and sparkle made our family and this world a better place. A visitation for Ellen will be held Friday, November 12, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Homes, 1102 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046. A mass of christian burial will occur Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 4835 MacArthur Blvd.NW, Washington, DC 20007. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.murphy-fh.com for the Fitzwilliam family.