Background
FitzGerald, Jay was born on September 6, 1923 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James V. and Alice (Tarrant) FitzG.
FitzGerald, Jay was born on September 6, 1923 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James V. and Alice (Tarrant) FitzG.
Bachelor of Science, Georgetown University School Foreign Service, 1948. Juris Doctor, Georgetown University School Foreign Service, 1954. Postgraduate, New York University, 1948—1949.
Postgraduate, Fordham University Law School, 1949—1951.
Bar: District of Columbia, Maryland. 1954. Economist, foreign finance analyst Standard Oil Corporation (New Jersey), 1948-1951. Industry specialist Petroleum Administration for Defense, 1951-1953.
Special adviser to commanding general Headquarters Command, United States Air Force, 1953-1957.
Partner Conroy, Fitzgerald, Ballman & Dameron Chartered and predecessors, since 1957. General counsel Peoples Security Bank Maryland., 1963-1983.
Chairman of the Board Community Savings and Loan, 1973-1982. Chairman of the Board First Fidelity Bank Maryland., 1984-1987, Riggs National Bank Maryland., 1987, also board directors Active American Red Cross, United Givers Fund.
Member National Cherry Blossom Festival Committee, 1954-1956.
President Montgomery County Young Democrats, 1947-1948, vice chairman New York State, 1949-1950. Vice chairman Young Democratic Clubs American, 1951. Board management National Capital Area United Service Organizations, since 1956, Bethesda Young Men"s Christian Association.
Active American Red Cross, United Givers Fund. Member National Cherry Blossom Festival Committee, 1954—1956. President Montgomery County Young Democrats, 1947—1948.
Vice chairman New York State, 1949—1950. Board management National Capital Area United Service Organizations, since 1956. Vice chairman Bethesda Young Men’s Christian Association.
Member Junior chambers of commerce. Vice chairman Young Democratic Clubs American, 1951. Member Montgomery County Board Realtors, American Society International Law, American Bar Association, Maryland, District of Columbia Bar Association, Georgetown Alumni Association, United States (director 1956-1958), Maryland (president 1957-1958), Bethesda (president 1952-1954), Sons of the American Revolution, Pi Kappa Alpha, Gamma Eta Gamma, New York Athletic Club, Congressional Country Club Maryland, Woodfield Country Club Florida, Rotary (Potomac club).
Married Mary Ellen Igoe, July 17, 1948. Children: David West., Cynthia East., Brian C., James Andrew, Gerald Claibourne, Melanie M., Matthew M., Mary Ellen.