William Fanning Sr.

1942 - 2018

William Fanning Sr.

Ocean Pines - William Charles Fanning, age 76 passed away on June 18, 2018. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late William Henry Fanning and Linda Delzenaro Fanning. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Troy Fanning, and children, William Charles Fanning, Jr. "Billy" and his wife Heather of Colonial Beach, VA, and Patrick Troy Fanning and his wife Jennifer of Cambridge, MD. There are five grandchildren, Christian, Liam, Maggie, Eamon, and Ronan Fanning. Surviving is a special "nephew/brother" Clifford Clement and his wife Mary, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his sisters, Theresa Biszko, Barbara Clement and Gloria Gaudette.

Mr. Fanning served for 3 years with the 101st Paratrooper Division "The Screaming Eagles" of the United States Army. He later graduated from Stonehill College in 1966, then went on to earn his Master's in Business & Public Administration from University of Rhode Island. While at Stonehill he had a life changing experience when he met his beautiful and loving wife of 52 years. They married on January 31, 1966, and he always said to anyone that Marilyn changed my life. Through thick and thin she was always there. During their marriage he worked for 35 years at the Census Bureau under the Department of Commerce, retiring in 1998 having received the DOC Bronze Metal Award. Bill was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, the Berlin Optimist Club and the American Legion, Sinepuxent Post #166. In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, golf, basketball and racquetball.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church near Ocean Pines, at 12 pm, on Friday, June 22. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin.