FitzGerald Bemiss

FitzGerald Bemiss, also known as Gerry Bemiss, (October 2, 1922 – February 7, 2011) was an American businessman and philanthropist who also served in the Virginia General Assembly, representing the City of Richmond, Virginia, in first the House of Delegates, and later the Senate.

FitzGerald Bemiss
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the Richmond district
In office
January 12, 1960  January 1967
Preceded byEugene B. Sydnor Jr.
Succeeded byJ. Sargeant Reynolds
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the Richmond district
In office
November 30, 1955  January 1960
Preceded byEugene B. Sydnor Jr.
Succeeded byT. Coleman Andrews Jr.
Personal details
BornOctober 2, 1922
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 7, 2011 (2011-02-08) (aged 88)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Resting placeHollywood Cemetery (Richmond, Virginia)
Political partyDemocratic
Republican
SpouseMargaret Reid Page
Children1 son, 1 daughter
RelativesRobert Williams Daniel, uncle, Robert Daniel, cousin
ResidenceRichmond
EducationSt. Christopher's School
Woodberry Forest School
University of Virginia
OccupationPolitician, businessman, philanthropist
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