On March 7, 2010 JAMES W. FITZGERALD, beloved husband of the late Gail A. Fitzgerald. Loving father of Karen F. Henry, Lauren K. Porter and her husband Lawrence, James R. Fitzgerald and his partner Andrew Trofatter. Loving grandfather of Adam Henry, Benjamin and Keith Porter. Cherished brother of Shirley Ochlech. Also survived by his devoted and dear friend Joan Schuder.

Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26) on Wednesday from 3-5 & 7-9 PM. Viewing will also be available at St. Timothy Lutheran Church 100 E. Timonium Road on Thursday beginning at 10:30 AM, prior to the 11:00 AM funeral service . Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Those desiring may make contributions to Alzheimer's Association 1850 York Road Suite D Timonium, MD 21093 or Gilchrist Hospice Care 5537 Twin Knolls Road Suite 433 Columbia, MD 21045. www.ruckfuneralhomes.com