Jack Fisher

age 92 of Canton, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, in his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born July 27, 1926 in Santa Monica, California to Joseph and Rose. Jack Fisher was a proud 1944 graduate of Lehman High School where he designed the yearbook cover and was a National Honor Society member. He served in the United States Navy from 1944-1946, then attended Kent State University. He entered the family grocery business in 1948. In 1952, Jack Fisher, his brother Herbert, and their father Joe, opened the first Fishers Foods supermarket. He would later serve as President and CEO.

Jack Fisher was a member of Temple Israel and generously donated his time and talents to the Jewish community. He chaired two United Jewish Appeal Emergency drives for the State of Israel and the Israel Bond Campaign from 1969-71 and served on the National Cabinet of the United Jewish Appeal following his 1972 appointment to the first Young Leadership Cabinet by the governor of New York. He also served in numerous organizations for local causes in Ohio and Florida including chairing fund drives for the Stark County and Palm Beach Humane Societies, Palm Beach American Heart Association, and Schepens Eye Research Center in Palm Beach. In the late 1990s he served on the board of the National First Ladies' Library, in 2001, he chaired the fundraiser for the Canton Palace Theater's 75th Anniversary, and, in 2007, was the honorary co-chair of the Jewish Welfare Fund Drive.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years and the love of his life, Sheila; his children, Jeff (Heather) Fisher; Barbara (Stanley) Rubin; Pamela Fisher (Michael) Dickson; Grandchildren, Jeremy Fisher, Alexander Fisher, Maxwell Fisher; Joseph (Ricki) Rubin, Rebekkah Rubin; Adam Dickson.

A memorial service will be Tuesday June 18, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in Temple Israel, 432 30th St., Canton, Ohio 44709. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are requested to the Canton Jewish Community Federation or the Stark County Humane Society.

Arnold-Canton 330-456-7291

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Published by The Repository from Jun. 16 to Jun. 18, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for JACK FISHER

23 Entries

debbie stires

July 11, 2019

Jeff and family,
I just found out that your dad passed. I have moved out of the Canton area. He was so well-liked by his employees. Kristen always enjoyed him coming around to the bakery, smiling and asking how things were going. My sympathies to your mother, Heather and the boys, and your sisters and their families.

Debbie Stires

Helen Fulgency ortega

June 25, 2019

So sorry to hear of jacks passing.

June 25, 2019

Deepest sympathy to Sheila and all the family. Have missed seeing him puttering in his yard as I left the neighborhood. He was always a gentleman and treated individuals with respect.

Condolences, Helen Gnatovich

Shelly McCullough

June 24, 2019

So sorry to hear of Jacks passing. I worked for the company for many years and he was always so warm and friendly.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family.

Esber, Eleni Helen

June 18, 2019

Many heartfelt blessings for Mr.Fisher. May his family always remember that wonderful era of true gentleman.

Linda Domiinick

June 18, 2019

We were so sad to hear of Jacks passing...We loved him,I remember his kindness when I started at Fishers and all thru the year's I worked there...so much respect and admiration for him..He will be missed by so many...our sympathy goes to his family...he touched so many,.. our honor to have known him!
Charlie & Linda Dominick

Jill Hutsell

June 18, 2019

Jack was a pillar in the community. His integrity, philanthrophy, and leadership will always be remembered.
Our sympathy to Shiela, Jeff, Heather, Barb, & Pam and the rest of the Fisher Family.

DAVID LOCKSHIN

June 18, 2019

Shiela, Jeff , Barb and Pam.
Words can not describe my sadness for the loss of your Husband and Father.
He always treated me with Honor and Respect. He taught me so much about Marketing and Sales. I truly appreciated his mentoring and friendship.
May you find peace and comfort in this hard time.
May God Bless you.
Love,
David Lockshin

Bambi Maldonado

June 18, 2019

So very sad to hear about Jack Fishers passing! Such a nice and down to earth gentleman! Always treated and talked to me like his equal. I Have missed seeing him on a daily at whatever store I worked, but will especially now, knowing I will never see him again!!Known him 30 years, so I loved him like a friend, always made me smile!! Will miss U Jack!!

a loved one

Sent Flowers

June 17, 2019

To Jack's family and friends, please take comfort in each other during this sad time. My deepest sympathies go out to you all.

June 17, 2019

With sympathy to the Fishers family. It was an honor and a pleasure to have known Jack, may your memories give you comfort at this time.

Joy Slabaugh

June 17, 2019

As a more than 20 year employee of Fisher Foods on 44th St. I got to know and appreciate Jack Fisher through all those years. He treated his employees with respect.
I also worked with His wife, Shiela, at the suicide prevention hotline. The Fishers were wonderful people.

a loved one

Sent Flowers

Elaine Vallos

June 16, 2019

With deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Fisher, Jeff Fisher and to the entire Fisher Family. He was such a wonderful man.....always friendly and caring. When shopping at 44th St.I would always look for him and his smiling face and his well wishes. Canton has lost an icon. I will miss not seeing him again. God rest his sweet soul.

Gregg Miller

June 16, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 16, 2019

With deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Fisher, Jeff Fisher and to the entire Fisher Family. He was such a wonderful man......always friendly and caring. When shopping at 44th St. I would always look for him and his smiling face and his well wishes. Canton has lost an icon. I will miss not seeing him again. God rest his sweet soul.

June 16, 2019

My prayers are with all of the Fisher family with Jack's passing. In May of 1948 my dad was hired at the Navarre Rd store as a meat cutter. I visualize a large reunion happening with, Joe, Herb, Jack, Stan,Goody, Walt, Irene, Cliff, Esther, Hazel, and many more. The Fisher family have been leaders in the community as well as providing employment for many families.

Marilyn Goodenberger

Brenda Wacker

June 16, 2019

To Barbara and family, my prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Gary and Connie Guist

June 16, 2019

To the Fisher family...Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you honor and say a final goodbye to your loved one...May his memory be eternal

Mike Wucinick

June 15, 2019

Mr.Fisher was a great leader of our community for many years. I still shop at Fisher Foods because of him. Thank you for everything you gave to Stark County for so many years.

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