William Fitzgerald

To honor Bill's memory we ask that contributions be directed to Loyola Marymount University for the William F. Fitzgerald Memorial Fund to support the Scholarship and Grant which are both in his name.
You can either:

1. Mail a check to Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive, University Hall Suite 2800, Los Angeles 90045-2659, Attn: Alma Vorst. Please list “William F. Fitzgerald Memorial Fund” in the memo section of your check.

2. Make a gift on-line at...

One of the truly wonderful elements of Bill Fitzgerald was his unrelenting naiveté. Somehow all the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune never seemed to dent his incredible optimism. I guess the best single word that would describe my friend Bill was his absolute ebullience for life.

We can all learn a hell of a lot from Bill Fitzgerald, even now. I know I sure did, and will be forever thankful for it.

So long Bill, it was great to know you!

I only new Dr. Fitzgerald for a short period of his later years. I wish I had known him in his earlier years. He was a joy to be around. Filled with great humor and wisdom. He was a gift to many. He will be missed, but he is loved greatly and I pray for the repose of his soul to be graced with God's eternal love. May he rest in final peace.

I loved Bill. He taught me about life, love and politics, and most all that they should always work in harmony. A great human being! A great, great human being.

Bill Fitzgerald was one of the true greats! LMU has had a few figures who actually defined the spirit and the character of the university. Bill was certainly one of them. From his simple but direct prayer on the first day of class (“God, grant us the grace to know and love the truth.”) to his walking hand in hand with his beloved Martha to daily Mass at Huesman—he taught us all by his life what it means to be a husband, a father, a Catholic, a scholar and a gentleman.

Bill had an enormous impact on our lives, and we will always treasure the memories of his kindness and thoughtfulness. Our deepest sympathy to you and the rest of his awesome family, and we look forward to being with you October 19.

Special man, who touched and significantly impacted thousands of lives over many wonderful years.

By the time I got to know Grandbill, he was late-in-life Grandbill – retired (at least for the most part), and living in North County San Diego. We were lucky that we were just old enough to come down and visit for ourselves, but young enough that we still had entire summers left free. So we did Junior Lifeguards in Solana Beach, and stayed with them for weeks at a time. At one point, I remember staying in Solana Beach for over a month, just me, Robin, Grandbill and Grandmartha and whatever...

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Fitzgerald. Not sorry for him - he is with the love of his life- but for his family and friends who love him. He had an extraordinary impact on my life, and all of the students he touched. He lived his beliefs. He loved his family. He inspired. We will never forget him.
Bev De Nicola