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J. Fitzgerald Obituary

FITZGERALD Dr. J. BLAINE FITZGERALD On Monday, March 23, 2009, DR. J. BLAINE FITZGERALD of Bethesa, MD. Beloved husband of Helen Fitzgerald; devoted father of Kathleen Manders, Erin Nelson, Siobhan Dennis, Deirdre Bugg and Maura Shannon; grandfather of 10. Also survived by a cousin, John Flynn. Relatives and friends are invited to call at JOSEPH GAWLERS SONS, 5130 Wisconsin Ave. NW (corner of Harrison St.), Washington, DC on Friday, March 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., prayers at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of the Little Flower, 5607 Massachusetts Ave., Bethesda, MD on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 12 noon. Interment Arlilngton National Cemetery on Tuesday, April 21 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Suburban Hospital Foundation, 8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda, MD 20814.

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Published by The Washington Post from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2009.

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Sandy Kuplis Trevathan

April 22, 2009

Maura and Iran,
I just found out yesterday about Dr.Fitzgerald. I am so so sorry. He was such a great man. I enjoyed working with all of you for so many years. He will always have a place in my heart as will all of my friends from 8218.

April 21, 2009

Maura and Iran!
I just recently heard about dear sweet Dr. Fitzgerald and I am so very sorry. It has been a long time since I have had the pleasure calling on him, but i can truly say that in the 13+ years that I have worked for Pfizer, he has been one of my all time favorites! What a wonderful man he was-all my prayers and thoughts are with you!
Laurie Keese

Nick Goodman

April 11, 2009

Maura, Iran, & the Fitzgerald Family,
My warmest condolences to Maura, Iran & the Fitzgerald Family. I will miss Dr.Fitzgerald, he was my Doctor & Friend for 15 years. PEACE, PRAYERS, & BLESSINGS.

April 11, 2009

Erin,

Your Dad brought caring, healing and humor to others over many years. What a wonderful legacy.

We are sorry for your loss.

Rick

Bill Mertens

April 9, 2009

I was so sad to learn of Dr. Fitzgerald's passing. He was my physician for only the past three or four years, but I learned to like him very much and will miss him. His family and friends have all my sympathy.

Jory & Jody Ricca-Stieber

April 3, 2009

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and those close to Dr. Fitzgerald. His legacy will live on in all people that he has cared for.

Katherine Rettke

March 31, 2009

To the family and staff of Dr. Fitzgerald - thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so grateful for Dr. Fitzgerald's care, and I will never forget the many times he went above and beyond. A truly great man.

Ron Merryman

March 30, 2009

Dear Maura and Family,
Words can not express your loss nor mine. When I read the letter I received in the mail of his passing it almost brought me to tears. He will surely be missed by all who knew him. He always took his time and said what he thought when I needed to see him. There was
always a joke to be told or a needle about his golf game. I will miss Doctor Fitzgerald.
Maura and Iran I hope to see you again soon.

walter bardenwerper

March 29, 2009

Dear Mrs. Fitzgerald and Maura,

I was away last week and was shocked, upon my return, to learn of Dr. Fitzgerald's passing. He was my doctor for more than half of my life, he was always there for me and for members of my family. He was among the last of his kind -- like my own father and grandfather, a solo family doctor of uncommon caring and dedication. I know the commitment he made for his patients. I will miss him very much. My sincere condolences. Walter Bardenwerper

John and Kay Childers

March 28, 2009

Dear Maura and family,

We were so sorry to hear of Dr. Fitzgerald's passing. He was a great physician who treated us with thorough care and a wonderful sense of humor. We will truly miss him.

Herbert A. Callihan

March 28, 2009

I am deeply saddened by Blain's passing. My Doctor and friend for many many years. I will miss him and our visits when he declared me "As fit as a man your age can be!"

Diane Davis

March 28, 2009

Maura & Iran - what will we do without Doctor? Losing Dr. Fitzgerald is like losing my Dad all over again. Dr. Fitztgerald was truly the end of an era. His kindess, quick wit, and charm will stay with me always. He made the world a brighter, nicer place! I am so saddened for you and for this communiity. You are all in my daily prayers. Diane Davis & family

Bob Leisy

March 27, 2009

Helen and Family, I was very saddened to learn of Blaine's passing. He gave expert care and shared friendship with my parents Hank and Tek over many years. I admired his patient nature, often tempered with humor, especially during Dad's prolonged illness. Blaine and you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim Leisy

March 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. My father and Dr. Fitzgerald were golfing partners and good friends for many years. God bless you.

Marty and Gene Reeves

March 27, 2009

Dear Helen and Family,
Thank you for your phone call. Please share the note that should have arrived today. We wish we could be with you.
Love to all, Marty and Gene Reeves

Heckler Family Heckler

March 27, 2009

Dear Helen and Family, It was with great sorrow that I heard of the passing of this great man. His memory will always be one of humor, care, and commitment to all he knew and loved especially his beautiful family. Our prayers are with all of you. God Bless,

Deborah Koch

March 27, 2009

Dear Family Members:

Please accept my condolences for your loss. What a wonderful man Dr. Fitzgerald was! I knew him as my physician for a just a short time, but I will miss him!

Deborah Koch

Rachael Schacherer

March 27, 2009

My condolences to Maura, Iran, and the entire Fitzgerald family. I was very saddened to hear of Dr. Fitzgerald's passing. I am lucky to have had him as my physician during my time in DC.

Marce Haber

March 27, 2009

Dear Maura
I was so saddened to hear of your dad's passing. I remember Dr. Fitzgerald as one of the most compassionate human beings that I have ever known. I loved coming to visit both of you when I would come to Maryland from Florida every year. He will be sorely missed
. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Marce Haber

Whitney Williams

March 27, 2009

Dear Fitzgerald Family,

So terribly sorry for the loss of Blaine. He left such a legacy. God be with him and all of you at this time of sorry.

Love, Whitney, John, Brady, Morgan

Penney Cary

March 26, 2009

Maura, Iran, and the Fitzgerald Family

I received your letter today informing us of the loss of Dr. Fitzgerald. He was my doctor for many years and he took great care of me with humor and compassion. He will be missed.

May God bless all of you at this time.

Linda & Vince Crivella

March 26, 2009

Maura, Iran and the Fitzgerald Family,

Dr. Fitzgerald has been our family's doctor for almost 50 years.
We will miss him greatly and it won't be the same without him. I just saw him several weeks ago before my shoulder surgery. He was a great help easing my concerns facing the surgery.
Dr. Fitzgerald always had a great joke or two and made us smile.

May your tears soon become smiles. Look to the stars knowing he is one of them.
Sorry that we are out of town for his wake and mass but we will have him and you in our prayers.

Thanks you for sharing him with us.

Beverly M Massey

March 26, 2009

Maura:
My heart goes out to you and your family for your great loss. Dr. Fitzgerald was the most wonderful doctor and one of the finest men I have ever known. He was so caring and warm. I will miss him very much. There will never be another like him.

Peggy Souza

March 26, 2009

Maura,

It was with great sadness today that I opened your letter and learned of Dr. Fitzgerald's passing. He was the epitome of the gentle, kind, and knowing family doctor. Paul, Blair, and I will miss him.

From our family to yours, we extend our deepest sympathy for your loss.

john townsend

March 26, 2009

Helen, we are so sorry for your loss of your soulmate - will miss his smiling face waiting for the valet to bring the cars - he was always so much fun, love Sondra and Jack Townsend

Christine Boyd

March 26, 2009

Maura,
Your dad has been my husbands physician for many years. We are both saddened by his death and our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. I hold a very fond memory of your dad looking after my mother years ago when she was visiting from out of town and was not feeling well. Your dad was so kind and put my mom at ease as she was very skeptical about a new doctor.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and be assured of our prayers.
Carroll and Chris Boyd

Penny Cobau

March 25, 2009

Erin
I am so sorry. I have such fond memories of your dad. He was a wonderful person.

Penny Karabedian Cobau

March 25, 2009

Dear Mrs. Fitsgerald
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Fitzgerald was a wonderful person. He was a great father and a generous man. My deepest sympathies

hilda gohrband

March 25, 2009

Helen,

It is so hard to believe. Allan and I are so sorry. Sunday morning breakfast is not going to be the same. What a wonderful man. Allan and I will miss him a lot. Allan and Hilda

Kathy Wieliczko

March 25, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have such great memories of all the time I spent with the Fitzgeralds. I hope you find comfort in the shared memories of friends and family. Love. Kathy

Mary Leigh Dolezuchowicz

March 25, 2009

Maura:

So sorry to hear about your father my prayers are with you and your family. I known your father along time I know it is hard for you but I been though it also with my mother. When you get a chance please keep in touch. My phone number is 301-868-7631.

Joel and Evvie Gordon

March 25, 2009

We were so saddened to read on-line of the great loss of your soul-mate, Blaine. We know his life was greatly enriched by the support of you, (Helen), your children, grandchildren, friends, patients and associates. WE CARE! JOEL and EVVIE GORDON

Barbara Young

March 25, 2009

Aunt Helen,
We will all miss Uncle Blaine. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now. Much love,
Barbara and Family

norman ingram

March 25, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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