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Paul Benton Fisher-York

2000 - 2019

Paul Benton Fisher-York obituary, 2000-2019, Ithaca, NY

BORN

2000

DIED

2019

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Ithaca, New York

Paul Fisher-York Obituary

Paul Benton Fisher-York

Ithaca - Paul Benton Fisher-York died from a previously undiagnosed cardiac condition on December 25, 2019 while at home with his family.

Paul was born in Ithaca in 2000. He graduated from Ithaca High School in 2018 and was enrolled in Cornell University studying Computer Science at the time of his death.

Paul is survived by his parents, sister, and grandmother, Tom, Betta, and Minsun Fisher-York and Elizabeth Fisher, of Ithaca, by aunts and uncles Stephen and Linley York, Amy and Rich Wakefield, Lynne Torrey, Susan and Tony Pietricola, and Anne and Gary Vollen, and by many cousins and many friends from all stages of his life.

Paul enjoyed building robots as part of the Code Red Robotics team and the Underwater Autonomous Vehicle team. He loved programming and had a way with anything electronic. Paul was kind and loving to his family and friends.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your  choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Ithaca Journal from Dec. 30 to Dec. 31, 2019.

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Eileen Lally Ross

January 22, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the whole family and all Paul's friends. Love, Eileen

Adrian Powell

January 13, 2020

Elizabeth and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family through this difficult time.

Emilie Wiesner

January 9, 2020

I am a colleague of Tom's and did not know Paul, but it shines through these notes what a wonderful and loved person he was. My deepest sympathies to Tom and his family.

Evie Weinstein

January 8, 2020

Dear ones,
The death of Paul is an unspeakable loss. I got to know and adore Paul all through his Dewitt and IHS days with TSA. His generous spirit always drove his interactions with peers and teachers alike. Zany, qwirky, creative and sparklingly bright, is how I will remember him. I too lost a son last year. If or when you may wish please let me know if I can share my love and memories with you. My thoughts and grief are with Paul and you all.

Donna Smirniotopoulos

January 6, 2020

I am deeply sorry for the tragic and unexpected loss of your beloved son. Wishing you peace in this time of sorrow.

Aimee Lehmann

January 6, 2020

Dear Betta, Tom, and Minsun,
We were so shocked and saddened by the news of Paul's death. Please know that our thoughts are with you all.
I remember Paul from his early Belle Sherman days in class with Sofia and watching how he grew into the lanky, brilliant young man he became. Words cannot due justice to your loss.
In sympathy,
Aimée, Johannes, Sofia and Cesia

Louise Evans

January 6, 2020

Tragic

Nethery Wylie

January 6, 2020

I am so so sorry for this tragic loss. Words are inadequate, but I will send more soon.

Pan Cao

January 4, 2020

So sorry for your loss. My son went to class with Paul, and he cried and very in shock when he heard the news, and stated Paul is such a great friend to talk to. No words can express the parents' sorrow. My condolences with the family.

Jeffrey Rusten

January 3, 2020

I was Paul's teacher in his first semester writing seminar, I remember him as a joy to have in class; engaged and articulate, enthusiastic but also mature and considerate. I looked forward to his essays. I feel shock and deep sadness that he is gone so young. My sincerest condolences.

Julie Newhouse

January 2, 2020

We knew Paul through Code Red Robotics and occasional ride sharing during building season. He was a kind and talented young man and we are deeply saddened by his passing. I hope you and your family can find solace in one another, and from within our community.

Brenda Marston

January 1, 2020

Betta, Tom, and Minsun,

Grady and I just heard the heartbreaking news of Pauls death. We are so sorry for your shocking loss. Remembering initiation hockey and days at the Sciencecenter fondly. Paul was part of a tender and loving family. We are so sad about your sorrow.

Laura Jones

January 1, 2020

Dear Betta, Tom, and Minsun,
We are so very sorry for your terrible loss.
Wishing you comfort, solace and peace,
Laura Jones and Paul Ginsparg

Alfreda McLane

January 1, 2020

Our sincere sympathy to the extended family . So sorry for your loss.

David Hammer

December 31, 2019

Dear Betta and Thomas,
Tove and I would like to express our deepest feelings of sadness upon learn of your untimely loss of Paul. Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time and hoping that you and the rest of your close family members are able to help each other cope with your grief by bringing back some great memories of the life of your wonderful son.
With deepest sympathy,
David and Tove Hammer

Sherri Koski

December 30, 2019

Ithaca Community Childcare Center is so sad to hear about the loss of Paul! Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Martha Frommelt

December 30, 2019

Dear Elizabeth and Thomas, Our deepest sympathy for this unimaginable loss. Paul was a talented young man. Martha Frommelt and all the Fine Arts Booster Group

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