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Eileen Short Obituary
Cape May - On October 26, 2018, age 70, of Cape May formerly of Merchantville, NJ. Dear wife of the late Thomas J. Short, Esq. Cherished daughter of the late Thomas Alexander Michael and Mary Carroll Fisher. Dear sister of the late Carroll Fisher of Philadelphia, PA, Patty Fisher of Pacific Beach, CA, Barbara Fisher (Charles Nelson) of Virginia Beach, VA, Kathy (Len) Sloane of West Chester PA, their children Christopher (Kattie) of Philadelphia, PA, Jennifer (John Belcher) and their daughter, Ava of Washington, DC.
Eileen graduated from Notre Dame Academy, Rittenhouse Square (1966) Philadelphia, PA. She was a member of the class of 1970 from College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY. Eileen was a successful sales rep for many years. She retired to Cape May after the death of her beloved husband. Eileen's passion was volunteering for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), an organization that advocates for children in foster care, and through which she met her godson, Noah Gillespie.
There will be a visitation on Friday evening 7PM to 9PM and Saturday from 8:30AM to 9:30AM in the Alloway Funeral Home, 315 East Maple Avenue, Merchantville, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM Saturday, in St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, 43 West Maple Avenue, Merchantville, NJ. Interment will be private. At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eileen's name to CASA of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, 321 Shore Road, Somers Point, NJ 08244, or www.atlanticcapecasa.org
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Kathleen Shilling
November 11, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Eileen and I swam together for many years. She spoke lovingly of her family and I know she will be dearly missed. We will miss her at the pool as well. She was an inspiration to many of us.
Elizabeth Delaney
November 2, 2018
Sincere sympathy to the dear Fisher family on the death of Eileen...youve always had a special place in our hearts. Love and Prayers, the Delaney Family
Stephen Coolahan
November 2, 2018
My condolences to her family. She was such a kind and warmhearted person. Prayers for her and her family.
Susan and Joe Troche
November 2, 2018
May your sweet soul rest in peace Eileen. It was a pleasure to know you. Condolences to Patty and family.
Maggi Knox
November 1, 2018
My condolences to the Fisher family. I was very happy to see Eileen in 2016, when she came to our brother Don's memorial service at the shore. She was a lovely person. Maggi Knox
Catherine Cheeseman
October 30, 2018
I always will remember Eileen from the friendship we shared during our high school and her college days. Eileen was a true friend and I am grateful for having had her in my life. My condolences to the Fisher-Short families for this loss.
Barbara Fisher
October 30, 2018
Eileen was the best person in the world to laugh with. I am proud to call her my sister, being her sister is an honor.
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