FORT EDWARD – David W. Fisk, 66, of Fort Edward, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, at Albany Medical Center, on Sunday, June 9, 2013, following a long illness.
He was born May 15, 1947, to the late DeWitt H. and Mary Joyce (Meneely) Fisk.
David was a 1965 graduate of Fort Edward High School. He was employed by the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 229. David was well known for his workmanship on local dams, water treatment plants, schools and churches in the area. Early in his carrier, David worked with his dad and uncle, at Fisk Construction Company, in Hudson Falls.
He was a strong advocate of the right to bear arms. David was extremely proud of his Life Membership in the National Rifle Association. He was a past member of the Hartford Fish and Game Club and was a pistol safety training instructor in the 1980’s.
David was also a major contributor to the Salvation Army Food Pantry. He truly had a heart for the needs of the local community. Most recently, David resided at Adirondack Manor in Queensbury.
David is survived by his daughter and son in law, Sara and Brian Lange of Utica; his granddaughters, Avery Ruth Lange and Riley Joyce Lange, both of Utica; his former wife, Linda (Evens) Fisk of Utica; his sister and brother in law, Betty and Michael Girard of Fort Edward; his nephews, Dalton Girard and Spencer Girard, both of Fort Edward; his beloved aunt, Betty Hoffis of South Glens Falls; his beloved uncle and aunt, Fred and Olga Fisk of Gansevoort; and several cousins.
Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Interment services will be private and at the convenience of the family at Glens Falls Cemetery on Bay Road, with Pastor Regina Haag, officiating.
David’s family wishes to thank the surgical staff at Albany Medical Center, especially the nurses in the Intensive Care Unit for their outstanding care and compassion shown to David and his family at this difficult time.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Glens Falls Salvation Army Food Pantry, 15 Chester Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or the National Rifle Association, P. O. Box 420648, Palm Coast, FL 32142-0648 or the charity of your choice in David’s memory.
