Photo courtesy of Lorne and Sons Funeral Home - Delray Beach
Delray Beach, Florida
Feb 14, 1917 – Jan 7, 2015 (Age 97)
William E. Fay, Jr., peacefully passed away January 7, 2015 at his home in The Village of Golf, FL at the age of 97. He is survived by his two daughters, Linda F. Gerrard of Seattle, WA and Lisa H. Fay of Voorhees, NJ, his son, William E. Fay III (Nell), of The Village of Golf, FL, brother James R. Fay (Margaret) of Joliet, IL, 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and many Fay nieces and nephews. Mr. Fay was predeceased by his wife Margaret H. Fay and daughter Molly F. Gottschalk. Born in Joliet, IL and a Navy pilot veteran of World War II, William had a long and successful career as an investment banker with Smith Barney where he served as executive vice-president. His greatest achievement was co-founding the Brain Research Foundation in 1962. He was a Lifetime Trustee of both Brown and Northwestern Universities. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. He will remain in our thoughts and hearts forever. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Sat. January 17, 2015 12 Noon at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, Delray Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Brain Research Foundation of Chicago 111 West Washington St. Suite 1710 Chicago, IL 60602 or www.thebrf.org
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Bill was a good and great man and an excellent friend. Though I resided in NJ and later in VA and he in FL, we spoke by phone weekly. That staying in touch is a blessing to this day and he remains in my prayers.
Robert Mosby
January 22, 2025 | Williamsburg, VA | Friend
I will always remember Bill when I worked for him and as a friend. He was a wonderful person and I think of him ofter, times we went to chuch and for lunch. I know he is with God because of his faith. You have a great family who loved you. Dee Porter
Dee Porter
January 03, 2023 | Friend
All I can say is that Bill was a great man . I enjoyed working for him and his Family. I think of him often. I am still in contact with his son and daughter-in law. Great people.
Dee Porter
January 04, 2022
Bill was a great person to work for and loved his family. No words can say how much enjoyment I had working for him and his family. My thoughts are always there thinking of him and his family. He was a wonderful person and in my thoughts.
Dee Porter
January 03, 2020 | Boynton Beach, FL | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
JoAnne Cohen
January 16, 2015 | Haddonfield, NJ
I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF MY YEARS WORKING WITH AND FOR BILL - WHO WAS ALWAYS THE CONSUMMATE GENTLEMEN. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAY FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Elly Rosati
January 15, 2015 | Boynton Beach, FL
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of such personal loss. May God bless and comfort you.
Mike and Deb Fay
Mike Fay
January 14, 2015 | Brentwood, TN
Bill was a great friend and mentor, always interesting in conversation and always interested in our family. And so was Real Girl. While I shall miss our (mostly) phone conversations, I am graced now to have a fondly remembered saint whose intercession is guaranteed. Deo Gratias.
Bob Mosby
January 14, 2015 | Fair Haven, NJ
Dear Fay family
we spent many years working for your parents. they were two of the kindest and fairest people we have ever met. it was such an honor to serve them. May God help you thru this loss.
with much love Jo Ann and Lorraine
Lorraine Vogel
January 14, 2015 | Boynton Beach, FL