Gottwald, William R. 64, retired Boston Firefighter of Roslindale, passed away peacefully May 25, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. His quick wit, endless compassion, strength, and commitment to living life to the fullest will be held dear by his daughters Nicole, Kerri, and Jillian, granddaughter Keilah, and missed by his friends and Gottwald family. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Friday May 29 at 11am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in the Holy Name Church at 12 o’clock. Visiting hours Thursday 3pm-8pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.