William "Bill" Fitzgerald's obituary , Passed away on April 14, 2025 in Rochester, Minnesota

William "Bill" Fitzgerald

May 31, 1935 - April 14, 2025 (89 years old)

Rochester, Minnesota

William "Bill" Fitzgerald's obituary , Passed away on April 14, 2025 in Rochester, Minnesota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Macken Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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William "Bill" Fitzgerald

May 31, 1935 - April 14, 2025 (89 years old)

Rochester, Minnesota

William Fitzgerald Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Fitzgerald of Rochester, Minnesota, who passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Fitzgerald to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, J. Raymond Fitzgerald and Alice Fitzgerald; and his brothers, Thomas, James and Terrence.

He is survived by: his wife Patricia D. Schwartz; his children, Thomas (Jennifer) of Rochester and Michael (Melissa) of Stillwater, MN; his grandchildren, Mia, Erin, Jack, Bobby, Ellie and Kate; and his siblings, Carol of Greenville, SC and Michael of West St. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 16th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, May 17th 2025 at 9:30 AM. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 17th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Rochester (11 4th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902).

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to DeLaSalle High School, Lourdes Foundation, or St. Jude Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Macken Funeral Home and Cremation Services



Fri

May 16

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home
1105 12th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904

Sat

May 17

Visitation

9:30 AM

Co-Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist
11 4th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Sat

May 17

Funeral Mass

10:30 AM

Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Rochester
11 4th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902

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