FORT EDWARD – Jack “Fishie” Fischer, 80, of Fort Edward, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2016, at the Glens Falls Hospital.
Born on September 6, 1935 in Fort Edward, he was the son of the late Raymond and Madeline (Deyoe) Fischer.
Jack attended Fort Edward High School and on December 6, 1969, he married Gladys Tennyson in Fort Edward.
For 45 years, he worked at East Side Auto and was Henry’s right hand man. Jack loved his job and will be remembered as a wonderful employee and always willing to help everyone that came to find that special car or truck part. He had a special place in his heart for his 1940 Olds.
Jack was a proud 50 year member of the Fort Edward Fire Department, where he was always there to help.
Years ago he ran a wrecker at the local race tracks. Jack was an avid NASCAR fan, especially rooting on Dale Earnhardt,Sr. He will be fondly remembered as a special, loving person, who enjoyed being around his children and grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his two brothers, Raymond Fischer, Jr. and Arthur Fischer and his sister, Lena Heinrich.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Gladys Fischer of Fort Edward; three children, Susanne Facer and her husband, Dennis of Clifton Springs, Jack Fischer, Jr. and his wife, Charmayne of Hudson Falls and Larry Ornsby and his wife, Charlene of Bismark, ND; his grandchildren, Adrienne and Alexis Fischer, Walter Fischer, Edward Dreher, Jack and Taylor Snow and Larry , Jack and Sammy Ornsby; two great grandchildren, Aiden Snow and Lilly Miner; brothers in law, George Heinrich and Vincent Tennyson; sister in law, Eleanor Fischer; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Saturday, April 9, 2016, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Services will follow the calling hours at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Jack will be buried at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 2016 at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the charity of one’s choice.
