John Fisher Jr.'s Obituary
John Fisher Jr., age 94, of Castle Shannon passed away December 20, 2020. He was born June 29, 1926 to John A. and Agnes (Connelly) Fisher in Pittsburgh PA. Married to Ella F. (Rent) Fisher for 70 years, he was the beloved father of Richard, Ellen (Marty Keegan), John, Anne, Charles (Vicky) and Joan, grandfather of seven, great grandfather of five and great great grandfather of one. He was preceded in death by his sister Jean Beerman and his brother Robert. At age seventeen he signed up for the United States Navy and served in the Pacific during World War II. He had a long career at Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad, working there for 37 years. He enjoyed hunting with his sons , as well as fishing and he was a longtime subscriber to the River City Brass Band. Donations can be made in John's name to the River City Brass Band.
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