James Fitzgerald

A genuine loss to his many friends and family. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

I am saddened by and sorry to read of your loss. I felt I had the luck of the draw of judges to work with when at the creation of the State Superior Courts I was assigned to work with Judge Fitzgerald as his in-court-clerk and to have remained his clerk for 12 years until he moved to the Supreme Court. That experience and association was a great privilege and blessing in my life and working career--working with such a fine man. Judge Fitz, Sydney Dodge and I made a good team at work and...

I am sorry for your loss Karin and the rest of the Fitzgerald family. "Fitz" as my grandmother, Sydney Dodge, referred to him, was a wonderful man and kind to all. He married myself and my first husband as well as my parents. He also was instrumental in my decision to volunteer as a young, ambitious post-undergraduate student with the Alaska Federal Probation and eventually go on to higher attain my doctoral degree. As you might remember, Sydney died less a month before him and maybe the two...

I am sorry for your loss Karin and the rest of the Fitzgerald family. "Fitz" as my grandmother, Sydney Dodge, referred to him, was a wonderful man and kind to all. He married myself and my first husband as well as my parents. He also was instrumental in my decision to volunteer as a young, ambitious post-undergraduate student with the Alaska Federal Probation and eventually go on to higher attain my doctoral degree. As you might remember, Sydney died less a month before him and maybe the two...

We're all powerless in the face of death and life leaves most of us feeling insignificant.The best of us resolve these feelings of futility with a consistent display of character in good, hard work and devotion to family.That was the Judge. I was the Judges neighbor and fortunate audience when he had time for coffee and inquiry.He had lived a long life the reveries of which could be exhausting to hear about let alone undertake.But I always felt honored that he'd share them with me.I loved...

I had the good fortune to work for Judge Fitz, and to have him as a friend. There are so many wonderful stories about his Honor. My wife and I had were married my Judge Fitzgerald, and we send our condelence to all of his fmaily members. Norm and Jan Mugleston

Our thoughts are with all of Judge Fitzgerald's family and friends during this time of loss--what a distinguished career of public service and dedication to family. We are honored that your family has chosen to remember your husband and father by honoring our organization and extend our deepest sympathies in this time of loss and transition. We hope anyone in your circle will feel welcome to be a part of our grief and loss support. Once again, we share your sorrow and wish you moments of...

Too many memories to mention of the 50 years I've known this wonderful man and his beautiful family. Karin, Dennis, Denise, Debra and Kevin, love to all of you, and wishing we were all still sitting in your house on N Street with Happy, smelling lilacs and cigar smoke!
Jenny Blomfield