William L. Hirsch, age 90, of Ocala, Florida passed away on June 25, 2022.
You could not meet Bill and not like him instantly. His warm happy smile and kind helpful ways were welcoming to all. Bill never met a stranger.
Bill graduated from high school in Fostoria, Ohio then joined the US Air Force. His military career was in Fire Protection where he reached the rank of Master Sergeant. He was stationed in Germany, England and Vietnam. Bill was awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement in 1968 and numerous other awards. After 20 years he retired from the US Air Force and worked at Patrick Air Force Base in Civil Service as Fire Chief. Bill moved to Ocala in 2002.
Bill is survived by his wife of 45 years Elizabeth Hirsch, his daughter Heidi Kane, Grandchildren Ryan Comparato and Taylor Rosseau, 7 Great Grandchildren, siblings Virginia Rookstool, Dorothy Higgins and Robert Hirsch. Bill was preceded by daughter Debbie Comparato and son Michael Manchester.