William A. Schnitzer

William A. Schnitzer ObituaryWilliam "Alvis" Schnitzer, 67, of Long Branch, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease.
He was a graduate of Rutgers University and was lead computer programmer at Direct Energy in Princeton.
Alvis was a renowned and respected musician, guitarist, composer and singer. He had an electic knowledge of rock, blues and jazz and was complimented by his irresistible sense of humor and smarts which improved every experience. His collaboration with many Asbury Park legends at shore venues thrilled all.
He is predeceased by his father, the Honorable Michael Schnitzer and mother, Louise Schnitzer.
Surviving is his wife of 25 years, Denise Grogan; his mother-in-law, Ginny Grogan; 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
A special shoutout to John Cavallo, leader of Chik-A-Boom where Alvis played for more than 20 years. Alvis and John went together like peanut butter and jelly. He never needed to rehearse to play. This band was the best cover band on the Jersey Shore 5 years straight as was said by Night and Day magazine.
Visitation will be from 3-6 pm Wednesday, March 19 at the Fiore Funeral Home, 882 Broadway, West Long Branch. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the kidney, heart or arthritis foundations. Denise would like to thank all his friends, especially Mark Fuhring for helping him through the recent difficult years. For condolences, please visit www.fiorefuneralhomes.com.
William "Alvis" Schnitzer, 67, of Long Branch, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease.
He was a graduate of Rutgers University and was lead computer programmer at Direct Energy in Princeton.
Alvis was a renowned and respected musician, guitarist, composer and singer. He had an el