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George E. “Sonny” Fischer, 91

April 23, 1929 - December 01, 2020

George E. Fischer, 91, of Lititz, formerly of Franklin, NJ, joined his heavenly family on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Born in Garfield, NJ, he was the only child of the late Michael and Mary (Kmetz) Fischer. George was the husband of the late Eileen (Brady) Fischer who passed in 2015.

George, known to friends and family as Sonny, honorably served his country with the U.S. Army as an MP in the Berlin Airlift during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He worked for the Curtiss Wright Corp. and Bergen Pines Hospital. He relocated to Franklin, NJ, and worked for the Sparta School System in Sussex County. After retiring in 1994 he drove school bus for Sussex County.

George was a family man who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was always fixing things for his friends and family, along with working on his many cars. He enjoyed listening to music of all genres. More recently, he delighted in socializing at the Lititz Senior Center where he was known for his quick wit and humor.

George is survived by seven children: Ed Fischer (Ann Marie) of Blairstown, NJ; Elayne Wagaman (Jeff) of Lititz; Nancy Hardick (Wayne) of Lake Ariel, PA; Eric Fischer, Wendy Lazier (Dale), James Fischer (Leslie), and Michael Fischer, all of Vernon, NJ. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, three grandchildren preceded him in death: Ryan Hardick, Brandy Hardick and Justin Lazier.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Hospice & Community Care and Maple Farm Nursing Home for the wonderful care they provided to George.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA, 17543, where the family will received guests beginning at 9:30 AM. Interment will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA at 12:30 PM.

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December 08, 2022

Dad it’s been 2yrs now….I miss you so much, I was extremely blessed to have spent time with you ..You have ALWAYS been a great Dad to me, you left me with so many great memories, lots that made me laugh. Big hugs when I see you again .love and kisses

December 08, 2020

Dad, When I was 11 and I was at camp and I wanted to come home. The next day you drove all the way to Monticello NY to get me. Then there was the time you saved Chris when he gave Heidi a haircut and Wendy was going to get him. You took him away for several hours to keep him safe. Then came Ryan and you had a bond from the moment you saw him and I said he looked just like you. Then there was Brandy when mom Brandy and I were going to the movies and you wanted to go but mom said no, so Brandy looked at you and advised you of your rights. You went. You and mom please hold Ryan, Brandy, and Justin close until were reunited. Love you.

December 07, 2020

Dad it’s called The Bridge of Love there is a bridge of memory from Earth to Heaven above it keeps you always near us it’s called The Bridge of Love may you always walk in sunshine and God’s love around you slow for happiness you gave us no one will ever know it broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone for part of us went with you the day God called you home love you forever. And you be dearly missed
wendy lazier

December 07, 2020

Dad it’s called The Bridge of Love there was a bridge of memory from Earth to Heaven above it keeps you always near us it’s called The Bridge of Love may you always walk in sunshine and God’s love around you flow for happiness you gave us no one will ever know it broke our hearts to lose you you did not go alone for part of us went with you the day God called you home I love you always and forever Dad and you will be greatly missed
Wendy Lazier

December 06, 2020

We always enjoyed having George and Eileen as neighbors, especially at Christmas time when they would decorate the entire house and let us kids tour it! Praying for the Fisher family during this time.
Elsa (Thyren) Stanton

Visitation: Wednesday, December 09, 2020; 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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Services: Wednesday, December 09, 2020; 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 3110 Lititz Pike; Lititz, PA 17543
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