William A. "Bill" Pfau

October 9, 1932 - December 9, 2020

William Albert “Bill” Pfau, 88, of Naples, FL passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Landmark Hospital. He had been a resident of Naples since 1996, moving from China. Bill was born October 9, 1932 in Boston, MA a son of the late Albert and Ruth (McHale) Pfau. He was a graduate of Boston College, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. His career in the automotive industry started with Ford Motor Company and he retired as an executive with Chrysler in 1996. He lived abroad for many years of his career. Bill was an avid tennis player, car enthusiast and football fan who rooted for the Miami Dolphins. He also enjoyed breeding sealyham terriers and family vacations in Valbonne, France. Survivors include his beloved wife of 62 years, Patricia Ann (Ward) Pfau; and loving children, Larry Pfau of Derby, CT, Suzann Pfau of Norwalk, CT, Kevin Pfau of Danbury, CT and Christopher (Beth) Pfau of PA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Francis Pfau. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 625 111th Ave. No., Naples, FL 34108. Burial will follow in the church memorial garden.