CLPEX Chat Board

In Memoriam
Frank Fitzpatrick

ASCLD Past President and Emeritus Member Frank Fitzpatrick passed away on February 19, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Maggie Black, and two children, Frankie and Veronica. Details about the memorial service have not yet been finalized.
Frank was the former Laboratory Director of the Orange County Crime Laboratory serving in that position from 1989 until his retirement in 2004. Under his guidance, the lab experienced several significant milestones including appointment of the lab’s first QA Manager in 1990, accreditation with ASCLD/LAB in 1992, and moving to a new headquarters in 1992 about 6 months after being accredited. Frank was a long-time member of ASCLD serving as the 25th President from 1997 – 1998

Frank provided much guidance to us during our initial accreditation. He was always an email or phone call away. He brought decades of experience to our lab and was instrumental in helping us reach that accreditation standard. He will be missed.