William M. Fitzmaurice, a veteran of World War II, served in the Air Force and was the recipient of the American Campaign Medal and Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal and Ribbon.   Following his discharge from the service, he began a long career with the State of New Jersey beginning as an Inspector for the NJ Division of Motor Vehicle.   He was promoted to Sergeant and then Lieutenant.  As a Lieutenant he was placed in charge of the Trucking, Weights and Measures Program.

Prior to the Division of Motor Vehicles being incorporated into the New Jersey State Police he was promoted to the rank of Captain.   He was then placed in charge of Logistics and Statistics for the New Jersey State Police in their Headquarters at Trenton.  During this time, he attended Law Enforcement programs and classes at Penn State, Rutgers and Paterson State College. Following Bill’s retirement from the State of NJ after 28 years of service (1953 – 1981), he took a position in the Security Department of Hoffmann-La Roche.

Bill continued his activities in Law Enforcement by becoming a Lifetime member of the New Jersey/New York Detectives Crime Clinic, serving positions as Secretary, Treasurer and President.  He was also a member of the National Police Defense Foundation, State Police Fraternal Association, and Bergen County Chief’s Association.  He was also a member of the NJDMV Target Pistol Team achieving Second Place in National Competition, obtaining numerous trophies, and retiring with a lifetime shooting target average of 297.  He was a member of the Security Council of New Jersey State, Motor Truck Association and a Judge in trucking competitions.

Bill was a coach for Clifton Little League, Baseball and Football from 1958 to 1970, including State Championship Bertelli’s Football team.  Bill’s hobbies included fishing, golf, traveling, and he was an avid reader.