Obituary of Russell W. Fisher

Russell W. Fisher, 89, died Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Ellis Hospital. Russ was born in Detroit, II, he moved to Schenectady as a child, where he was raised by his Grandfather Howard Kepner and Aunt Maude Kepner. He was a graduate was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School and later in life was a graduate of SUNY Cobleskill. He served in the Army National Guard for several years. At onetime he worked at ALCO and later worked for the City of Schenectady in the Water Department, for many years. Russ enjoyed traveling with his family, was an avid reader with particular interest in history and enjoyed gardening. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia, she died in 2015 and their son Michael Fisher, he died in 2008. Russ is survived by his daughter Susan Fisher. He was also predeceased by his siblings Melissa, James and John. Funeral service Monday morning 9:30 from the Daly Funeral Home, Inc. 242 McClellan St. Schenectady and 10:00 at St. Joseph's Church (State and Lafayette St. ) where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. A calling hour will be held Monday morning 8:30 to 9:30 at the funeral home. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery Tuesday morning at 10:00. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County SPCA, SPCA Rd. Amsterdam, NY 12010