"Bill and I were best friends going back to the ?80?s when my family lived in San Diego for seven years. He would make fun of me when I would put ice in my beer, You know the old adage ?the older I get, the better I was.? Bill would take this thought to the extreme. According to Bill - he was a much better golfer, baseball player, basketball player and pretty much everything else than me. We?d jokingly ?argue? about this for years. Bill and I struggled with some of the same challenges in our lives and although we hadn?t seen each other for many years, an occasional call or email continued our close connection. He will always hold a dear place in my heart. Bob Finkelstein "
In loving memory of
William Charles Irwin
August 17, 1947 - May 26, 2022
William "Bill" Charles Irwin of La Mesa, California born August 17, 1947. He departed this world on May 26, 2022. He loved this world and enjoyed a wonderful life. He was a lover of sports especially baseball and travelled to many Major League Stadiums. Bill worked for the San Diego Unified School District for almost 30 years as a Speech Pathologist, and coached not only his two daughters Laura and Kristin in fast-pitch softball, but coached at Vahalla High School. In retirement, Bill enjoyed doing volunteer work with his dog Bosston. They were especially welcomed at facilities, bringing a small spark of life, for those afflicted with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Bill is survived by his wife Esther Nagel Brasmer; his two daughters Laura N Hicks, her husband Aaron and daughter Faith; Kristin V Irwin Freitas, her husband Anthony (Tony) and their two children Alexa Michele and Anthony Moses (Mo); an ex-wife Nancy LaVasseur Irwin; and his sister Judith Ann Irwin of Milford, CT. He was preceded in death by his loving parents William J and Rose Mary Irwin. In lieu of flowers, Bill requested relatives and friends make donations in the name of Bill Irwin and Bosston to the Alzheimer's San Diego, 3635 Ruffin Rd Ste 300, San Diego, CA 92123.
Tributes
"Bill was one of my dad?s best friends and they shared close to 40 years of friendship, and laughs together. Always joking - almost competitive - to find out who could concoct the wittiest rib, punch line or get-rich-quick idea. Bill brought joy and infectious enthusiasm whenever he visited us. I found him kind and thoughtful always, and even in his later years he was still helping out when I sought baseball esoterica for my husband. Love to Bill and to the whole family!!! -Felicia Kalker "