Bob Fisher

Robert "Bob" Fisher, 79, of Tatamy, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Arden Courts - ProMedica Memory Care Community in Easton, PA. He was the beloved husband of Colette (Palmeri) Fisher with whom he celebrated 40 years of marriage.
Born in Easton on October 11, 1944, he was the son of the late George and Alma (Smith) Fisher.
He was a graduate of Wilson Area High School and East Stroudsburg University, where he earned his B.S. and M.S. in mathematics. He was a math teacher for the Easton Area School District for 36 years. After retiring in 2002, he taught as an adjunct instructor at Northampton Community College, and he worked as a tax preparer for Jeffrey T. Riddle, CPA, of Riddle & Pringle LLC.
He was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church of Nazareth, PA. Bob served on the parish council, and he served as a Eucharistic minister, assisting with training and scheduling and administering Holy Communion. He was also a Eucharistic minister and Saturday Mass volunteer for Gracedale Nursing Home for many years. He was a member and president of both Nazareth Lions Club and the Tatamy Borough Council. He was a member of Easton Area Education Association (EAEA) and Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA). He was awarded the 1993 Easton Schoolmen's Association Award for outstanding dedication in the education field for his fundraising efforts dedicated to college scholarships for students. He enjoyed being the adviser to student bowling and ski clubs and officiating PIAA Track & Field. He assisted and coached little league sports and Holy Family basketball while his sons played. He always enjoyed and thrived by serving his community, church, and school. At home he enjoyed watching Philadelphia sports, especially "the boys of summer" (the Phillies). Throughout his life, he greatly enjoyed spending time at the Jersey Shore.
Surviving in addition to his wife Colette are: daughter Monica Mayk, wife of Brandon Berryhill, of Herndon, Virginia, sons Patrick Fisher of West Hollywood, California, and Dr. Timothy Fisher, husband of Ashley Fisher, of Pennsauken, New Jersey, granddaughters Chiara Berryhill and Hannah Fisher, sister Kathleen Kraus of McAlester, Oklahoma, along with cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Bob was a loving and supportive husband and a caring, loving, and responsible dad who taught by example. Granddaughters, 4-year-old Chiara and 11-month-old Hannah, brought big smiles to "Popi's face.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 12 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 410 W Center St, Nazareth, PA. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, September 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home, 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA. The mausoleum entombment will be in Holy Family Parish Cemetery, PA.
The family would like to thank the caregivers, nurses, activity coordinator, and the administrative and support staff of Arden Courts - ProMedica in Easton, PA, for the empathetic and compassionate care Bob received in a stimulating, loving environment; it is with their help that he was able to extend his quality of life.
Donations can be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, 410 W Center St, Nazareth, PA 18064, or to Alzheimer's Association at alz.org.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, Martins Creek, PA. Online condolences may be offered via email to: palmerifuneralhome@gmail.com