William Francis Fitzgerald (Bill) passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in Houston, Texas at

the age of 100. He was born September 28, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York to parents Thomas Patrick Fitzgerald and Emma Schouw Sullivan. William will be forever remembered as a “gem of a man” and a wonderful person who loved his family dearly, and was adored by everyone who knew him.

Growing up within walking distance of Ebbets Field, and being from Brooklyn, Bill had a passion for the Brooklyn Dodgers. As an avid sports fan he also enjoyed the Mets, the Jets and the Brooklyn Nets; and of course he learned to love the hometown Astros.

He served proudly in the United States Army during WWII with the 224th Anti-aircraft Artillery Battalion in New Guinea and the Philippines.

Being a veteran of WWII, he provided support for his favorite charity, the Wounded Warrior Foundation. In addition, his heart directed him to support the St. Jude Charitable Foundation. Bill was also a big supporter of the Harris County Senior Softball League.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Emma, beloved wife Opal, brother Joseph Fitzgerald (Teloir), sister Rita Hollands (George) and brother-in-law and friend Norman Ganslen.

Left behind to share his memories are his step-children, Jean Bevelo (Jimmy), George Tuten (Lourdes), William Tuten (Linda), Obie Tuten (Flo), Calvin Tuten (Robbie) and Dorothy “Dot” Klein; sister Doris Ganslen; nieces and nephews, Gregory Ganslen, Nora Jean Ganslen, Beth Ganslen, Joanne Hollinger (Drew), Dennis Fitzgerald, Karen Bingel, Kevin Fitzgerald (Gayle), Tom Hollands and Bill Hollands (Arlene); 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; many generations of nieces and nephews, plus a host of good friends.

The Celebration of Life service is planned for 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Following the graveside service, a reception will be held at Guadalajara Hacienda, 9799 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024.

William Francis Fitzgerald will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed.