Bill proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. He later went on to build a career in the commercial insurance industry where he met and married the love of his life Lorraine Della Mattera. They raised a loving family together. Bill and Lorraine were married for 60 years.
He is survived by his brother George Fitzgerald, daughter Mary (Fitzgerald) Murray, son-in-law Jim Murray, daughter-in-law Jeanne (Marisco) Fitzgerald: grandchildren, Brian Fitzgerald, James Murray, Scott Fitzgerald, Denise Fitzgerald, Jessica Murray, William Fitzgerald Jr., Anthony Murray and Michelle Fitzgerald: great grandchildren, David, Vincent, Addison, Troy, Jayden, Norah, Hannah, Johnathan, Jacob, and Grayson. He is also survived by his nephews, Rick Fitzgerald, Kennedy DellaMattera, Peter DellaMattera, and nieces, Kathy Fitzgerald, Laura (Fitzgerald) Harris, Patricia Fitzgerald, Margaret (Ftizgerald) Lynch, and Daniel (Fitzgerald) Cassidy, and Nancy DellaMattera.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Lorraine (DellaMattera) Ftizgerald, cherished son Billy Fitzgerald, his beloved brother Richard Fitzgerald Jr., and parents Richard & Laura Fitzgerald.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. The family would like to thank Hospice for their excellent and compassionate care for both, Bill and Lorraine.
Due to the pandemic, service will be private and limited for everyone safety.
A memorial service for Bill will be held at a later date.
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