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NEIL JOSEPH FISCHER, SR.

 

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA -Neil Joseph Fischer, Sr., 84, of Savannah, Georgia, husband of Mary Ann Saraf Fischer, died Thursday morning, April 15, 2010, at Candler Hospital after a long illness.

Born in Savannah, Georgia, he was a son of the late John George Fischer and the late Catherine Margaret Gildea Fischer. Mr. Fischer was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church and was a United States Navy veteran having served in World War II.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings and two grandsons.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Mary Ann Saraf Fischer; one daughter, Kim Peters and her husband, Oliver; three sons, Neil J. Fischer, Jr. and his wife, Judy, Robert Fischer and his wife, Jayne and Steven Fischer and his wife, Gabriella; two brothers, Francis “Bootsie” Fischer and Charles “Chuck” Fischer; nine grandchildren, Christopher and Ashley Peters, Catherine, Patrice, Robert, Geoffrey, Patrick, Alexis and Mary Sophia Fischer and many nieces and nephews.
 
The family will receive friends from 5 until 6 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Gamble Funeral Service, 410 Stephenson Avenue, with a Rosary service at 6 o’clock in the funeral home chapel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning in St. James Catholic Church conducted by Father Mark J. Ross. Interment will be in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.

Remembrances:  Blessed Sacrament Catholic School - 1003 East Victory Drive, Savannah, Georgia 31405 or St. James Catholic School – 8412 Whitfield Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31406-6198.




Online Condolences (18)add
... : Thomas & Jean Lowrance
Jean and myself want to send our deepest sympathy to the Fischer family. During the time that I had the privilege of knowing Mr. Fischer, I always had the up most respect for him. I will always remember his humor, and love for the Georgia Bulldogs. He will be truly missed. God bless him.
April 16, 2010
... : Tom & Kathy Hall
Sending our most sincere and heart-felt sympathy to Aunt Mary Ann and the family with so much love and persistent prayers that God grant you grace and strength during this time of deep grief and despair while putting only good memories before you that will lift you up and carry you forward. We pray for His divine provision for you and ask Him to gently close the hole in your hearts. God bless you!

From our hearts to yours.....
April 16, 2010
... : Brenda Gannam & Bill Cullen
You are in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your beloved Neil. May the grace of God bring you comfort and peace in the days to come.

"For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one." -- Kahlil Gibran
April 16, 2010
... : George Tabakian Jr and Family
Our sincere sympathy to "Uncle Neil's family (Maryanne, Kim, Neil Jr, Robert and Steven). He was a good and generous man to all. Reflecting back to when I was just a small kid, I remember the times he would take me Hunting and do special things with me.

George Tabakian Jr., Sam and Kids
April 16, 2010
... : Stephen, Michelle, and Taylor Kastensmidt
Our sincerest sympathies during your moment of loss. You are in our prayers that God may bring you peace quickly and that his tender mercies may not be forgotten.

Love, and God Bless
April 16, 2010
... : Tom and Judy Mahoney
To the entire Fischer family: We extend our sincere sympathy. Over the years Neil bore his illness with true grace reflecting the true gentleman he always was in any surrounding. You are in our prayers.
April 16, 2010
... : Lynne Catterton
Mary Ann,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. Tho' we have lost touch, I cherish the memories I have of Neil and your family. I send my condolences to Bootsie and Chuck as well.
With love, Lynne
April 16, 2010
... : Christopher, Fernanda, and Lynx Kastensmidt
Sending up love from all of us, so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.


April 16, 2010
... : Sandie & Steve Seaton
Mrs. Fischer and Family,
We never had the pleasure of meeting Robert and Neil's father but our hearts go out to you in your loss. May God bless all of you and help you through this time.
April 16, 2010
... : Jim Gannam and Cynthia Heitger
Dear Mary Ann and the Fischer family,
Cynthia and I send our deepest condolences at this time of Neil's passing. We will remember him as a man of high morals and strength of character, a strength that shone through even during his struggle against illness. But he also had a warm sense of humor and an abiding love of family that all of us Gannams felt when we were with him. We hope that you will find some peace in the knowledge that we always thought of Neil as good,kind, patient and brave and that we will all miss him. Jim and Cynthia
April 17, 2010
... : Mark , Julie, Mandy and Nick Gannam
Our deepest sympathy to The Fischer family!
You all are in our thoughts and prayers during the loss of Neil. We know that the memories of so many wonderful years will get you through. God Bless!

With heartfelt sympathy,
Mark, Julie and Family
April 17, 2010
... : Theresa and Bob Fishburne
Dearest Mary Ann and Family,
Just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time of grief. We are praying that God will hold you in the palm of His hand and comfort you until you are at peace. God Bless all of you!

April 19, 2010
... : Lisa & Randy Muck and family
You have been, and will continue to be, in our prayers. Our sympathies to Aunt Mary Anne and all the Fischer clan.
April 19, 2010
... : John Tabakian and Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Maryanne and family. May you all find peace with Uncle Neals transition to heaven and away from the suffering he and the entire family endured.
May God Bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
April 20, 2010
... : Mary Ann Free Noonan
Dear Neil,

My prayers are continuing for you and all of your family during this sad time. I know how much you loved your dad and pray that God will fill you with the knowledge that your dad is home with Him and at peace.
April 20, 2010
... : Ann L. Gannam
Mary Ann, Please accept my condolences for you and your family. I'm deeply sorry to hear about the death of Neil. I'm thinking of all of you during this sorrowful time. I would like to echo my brother Jim's thoughts as well. With caring thoughts, Ann
April 21, 2010
... : Kelly & John Jancek
We would like to express our deepest sympathy. We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Neil. He was such a loving and charismatic man. I know you all feel blessed to have had many great years with him and are relieved that his pain and suffering in now over. He is now perfect in the kingdom with our heavenly Father. May God continue to bring you the peace and grace that only he can provide to ease you through this difficult time.

In Christ's Love,

Kelly and John Jancek
April 21, 2010
... : Kim & William Martinez
To Neil and family, we are so sorry for your loss...we feel so blessed to have gotten to know your father and wow what an amazing man. Our prayers will be with you and your family through this difficult time and always.

Sincerely; Willie and Kim Martinez
April 21, 2010
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