Raymond Charles FitzGerald

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Raymond Charles FitzGerald, who passed away on June 2, 2024, at the age of 61, leaving his family and friends to mourn. He was predeceased by his father Edmond FitzGerald, MD of Easton, Maryland. He is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Sparks, his daughter, Madyson FitzGerald, and his siblings Margaret FitzGerald, Deborah Henson (FitzGerald), Mary FitzGerald, David FitzGerald, Christopher FitzGerald, and Matthew FitzGerald. He is also survived by his former wife, Jennifer Garcia; and his nieces and nephews, Taylor, Graham, and Davis Knaub, as well as Alex and Elizabeth Henson. Having graduated from Easton High School in 1981 and then Gettysburg College in 1985, Ray began working for eSignal in the Washington, DC area in 1991. He later moved to San Francisco in 1992, after accepting a work transfer. He retired from eSignal in 2017 after surviving multiple rounds of layoffs. Ray took great pride in his success and longevity in the company. Ray was an active athlete his whole life. He enjoyed all recreational sports during his youth both on land and water. He was a Talbot County baseball (Rotary) and football player as a youngster, and a varsity soccer player in high school. He said that he learned fundamental life lessons during that time, one of which was, "Showing up on time means being early!" During his Gettysburg college career, he was part of the college's original rugby team and was key in kicking the winning goal his senior year at the last game-a triumph he loved reliving. Also while at Gettysburg, he was devoted to his fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, and to his fraternity brothers, many of whom remained lifelong friends. Sports continued to be an important part of his life in California. He played basketball (The Round Bellies), softball, and golf. Ray was a true team player. It was also in California that Ray married and then became a father to "Mady." She was the joy of his life. And as he transitioned away from playing sports; he transitioned further into his role as a father, channeling his passion and drive into his partnership with his daughter. Together, she too excelled in sports, and Ray followed all of her life successes with overwhelming pride. Lastly, like his father, Ray was also known for his humor, and in difficult situations, whether over the phone or in person, he could make a comment that would send everyone into hysterics. We loved that about him. He will be greatly missed. The family will receive guests and friends on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 10:30am to 11:30am at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, 200 S. Harrison St. Easton, where a service will follow at 11:30. Interment will take place at Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Ray's honor to the Gettysburg College Rugby Team - https://www.gettysburg.edu/giving/