William H. G. Fitzgerald

Dear Annelise: Don and I were great admirers of your wonderful husband, Bill. He had such amazing vitality and such joie de vivre-everything and everone interested him and he was determined to use his mind to learn something new each year. He made a strong impression on both of us and I will always cherish the time the four of us had together during our seven years as your neighbors on Bancroft Place. He absolutely adored you and I hope and pray that this knowledge is a comfort to you now....

Annelise -
We were very sad to hear of Bill's passing and we wanted you to know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time. As your summer neighbors, we will all miss him very much. Such an elegant gentleman! With warm regards, The Chayets

Dear Annalise,What a great pleasure it was to know your Bill, as a neighbor for several years, a tennis partner, and friend. He was an inspiration to Rene and me, courteous, wise, energetic and kind. His commitment to taking on each year a challenging new activity, such as chess in his early 90s, was extraordinary. We are happy to have many fond memories of him, as we are sure do you.

Dear Annelise, Bill's wise counsel and advise over many years has helped so many of us, in so many areas. At Heritage, in discussing international affairs, and in supporting both my late father's and my membership in the Order of Malta, he was a solid rock on which we could always depend. We are profoundly grateful to him for so much in so many areas of our lives. We know that he is in a better place now with the Lord, but we still mourn his passing and send you our love.

Dear Annelise,
Our love and prayers to you and your family. The wealth of good deeds which you and dear Bill have done over the course of your marriage can be known only to the Almighty. May his soul rest in peace and may you always find peace and consolation in his memory.
Lisa and Henry Lane Hull

I am grateful to have been able to know Bill and you over all my years in DC. My thoughts are with you,
fondly Marion v. H. Kober

We will always cherish your friendship and wise counsel.

Dear Annalise and Family,
What a great privilege it has been to know Ambassador Fitzpatrick.
His life has enriched our country and our Church.
We in the Order of Malta will be forever grateful for his long devotion to our mission.
Mike and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Noreen Falcone

Annelise,
You know how much this saddens us. We loved Bill so as we love you. Ourprauers are for you now and for your strength to carry through the next few days.
Barbara