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David Albert Fitzwilliam

10/21/1930 - 09/10/2025

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10/21/1930

DIED

09/10/2025

UPCOMING SERVICE

Funeral Service

Sep. 22, 2025

11:45 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church

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David Fitzwilliam Obituary

10/21/1930 – 9/10/2025

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025 of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved father of Sandi Vollmer (Rick), Gregory (Margaret), Gary (Debra) and Timothy (Deysi). Devoted Grandfather of James (Elise), Steven (Katie), Danielle, Nicklaus and Allison, and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Peter (Sandy) Fitzwilliam. Dave earned degrees from the United States Naval Academy and the Wharton School of Business. He worked in sales for IBM for 32 years. He was a single digit handicapper who had a hole-in-one and shot his age or below dozens of times. His other passions were Brazilian music, dancing, bridge and the North Bethesda Rotary Club.
A funeral liturgy will be held on Monday, September 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11200 Old Georgetown Rd., N. Bethesda, MD at 11:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 17, 2025.

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Funeral service

11:45 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church

11200 Old Georgetown Rd., N. Bethesda, MD

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