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David Fisher Obituary

David Edward Fisher David passed away on September 17, 2010 in San Mateo. He was born in Cork, Ireland in 1925. He moved to San Francisco as a young adult to be with his family. David was in the import toy business and traveled the world extensively, searching for the next hot item. David was a member of Pacific - Starr King Lodge #136, F. & A. M.; San Francisco Scottish Rite Bodies and Asiya Shrine Temple. Recently he was awarded the Golden Veterans Award for 50 years of Masonic membership. David volunteered as a clown with the Asiya Shrine Clowns, where he led candy sales to raise money for the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Known as "Emes the Clown" he entertained the children in the hospital and participated in parades and various other events. He is survived by his sisters, Mona Cohn and Barbara Lieberman. David has many nieces and nephews and was a beloved uncle. His brothers, Ted and Stanley Fisher and his sisters, Sylvia Zuckerman and Rita Cohen preceded him in death. He will be sorely missed by all his family and friends. His family would like to thank the staff at Hennelly House and all his private care givers for their care and support. Donations can be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Sacramento or Mission Hospice of San Mateo. Funeral Services will be held at Eternal Home Cemetery in Colma on Monday, September 20 at 1:00 P.M.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2010.

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Annie Rossi

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