Richard M. Fitzgerald

My deepest condolances, to Richards family. I am deeply saddened by such sorrowful news. This man was a great person who loved his family deeply and was such a fun outgoing person ,who made you feel so comfortable around him , It was a pleasure to know him and to cut his hair for many years. He was warm and sincere, a real person. He did such a good job at raising his children he was their 100 percent for them. He will be greatly missed! Michele and Hariv Markus, Valencia Calif.

My name is Melinda Opocensky, I think richard would be considerd my second cousin, it is my moms Sylvia Laras first cousin. I am at a loss, I have been trying to reach family members, please call me, i send my sincere apologies, prayers, i remember richard like it was yesterday, living at auntie ruths house when i was little, he would share his love of music with me, and always so loving and kind, there is so much more to share, i only wish i could of spent more time with the extended family....

I just heard about Rich's passing and I'm so sorry. I read the beautiful piece his daughter wrote and I agree - she is blessed to have had such a wonderful father and it's obvious she is cut from the same cloth. I send my very best to his family. I worked at Warner Bros in a department that would interact with Rich's and I have to say he was truly one of the nicest guys ever - friendly to everyone. And, he was always so energetic and really full of life - his enthusiasm for music and his...

Richie was one of the nicest people I have ever had the opportunity to know...let alone be allowed to work for him. His heart was as big as the state of Texas and always took the time to listen. My condolences to you, Mary, and to your children.

Mary, Hunter and Sloane,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry I wasn't able to attend the service. Your family was one of the first we met when we moved to Calabasas 18 years ago. Hunter and Brian have been best friends ever since. I so appreciate you and Rich for making him a part of your family. You were there for us, as I would like to be for you.

A friend once told me that our life here on Earth is just a learning experience for the physical body. Once our goals are completed, we then GRADUATE. I believe Rich graduated with honors!

My sincere condolences to Rich's family on his passing. Rich was a great friend and business supporter to my father and I. When my father passed away in January of this year from throat cancer, Rich had some very kind words to say about him. So I was quite stunned to hear Rich was battling a similar cancer at the same time. Rich, you were one of life's true gentlemen and it's an inspiration to see how loved you are by your friends and family.