Eugene Fisher

Please bear with me, while I give a little context to these belated condolences, sharing of memories and gratitude. I am sitting here watching an MIT course on YouTube and it's quite well done. The instructor is teaching intro to a programming language. She's much better than average; articulates ideas clearly and is engaged with her students. More than you could typically expect from a college professor in 2024. My thoughts immediately went to: "She's very good, but she's no Eugene...

I must say that Mr. Fisher was my favorite professor at Santa Clara University. I have recently retired and still remember how animated his lectures were. He was magically engaging all of us and as a bonus, educating us. Rest In Peace sir.

Gene was a kind, gentle and loving man. He was a man who was affirming and supportive of those he came into contact with. He was empowering. He and Rita also were deeply involved in accompanying the marginalized peoples of the world. They were willing to learn about structures of injustice and then work to redirect them if possible and dismantle them if necessary. Jill and I are proud to call them companions in our justice work as well as friends.

I had just found out today, almost 1 year later and I am in shock. In 1963 Jean and his wife Rita stood up for me as my Godparents. Soon after my family had moved away, and I had only spoken to them over the phone a few short times. Today I had found a photo of my baptism, and started to call them. I looked up Jean Fisher as his name was on the back of the photo, and had found that he had passed away last year. My thoughts go out to Rita, and their family. He will be missed.
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I only just heard of his passing this morning - I'm sorry I was not able to make the funeral. Mr. Fisher was, and always will be for me, a part of the fabric of my life. As one of the "rocks" of both St. Mary's Church, and the Los Gatos 4H club when I was young, he taught me things that I pass on to my children, and they will to theirs. Although slight of stature (at least from a Klose perspective!)he was a giant of a man!
My deepest sympathies to the Fishers.
Fred Klose

Dear Rita and Family: Jill and I were privileged to know you and Gene through your work and interest in helping the poor. Gene will always be remembered for his support of Rita in this regard as week as his own passion for justice! While he took the issues seriously, Gene also managed to keep his joy and humor which was his disarming quality. His smile and goodness will be missed. Rest in peace, Gene, you have earned it. Love Larry and Jill Lauro

Gene Fisher was a special person to me, our family and the countless
students and friends whose lives he touched and, in so many cases, shaped. He will be missed, but left his indelible mark on a world that is a tad better for all that he passed on to it and the warmth he shared with so many.

Gene represented what many could only aspire to with his amazing variety of abilities. “Fish” was one impressive guy -- for his knowledge, his interests, and the way he carried through...

A couple of months ago - for the 50th Reunion for the SCU Class of '60 - I noted a "favorite memory" as the excellent Prof's in the ME Dept. At the head-of-the-class was "Gene (Bowtie) Fisher." And, we were fortunate to know the Fishers at St Mary's for the past 40 years. And, thanks for guiding me through that PE Exam Gene. Bob B SCU BSME '60, MS '70, PE (ret'd).

Dear Rita and all,
How I wish I could be with you all on Friday to celebrate the life of a great man.
I'm so glad I was able to say goodbye to him last Sunday and give him a kiss and a hug.
He gave me so many hugs over the years especially when I was getting my degrees. I knew from the beginning of our friendship not to ask "how come",not that I would.
I loved him so and we all have some great memories and photos.
You are all in my prayers,
fondly, Carol