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Ellen Fischer Obituary
Irvine, CA - Ellen (Groh) Fischer, 63, of Irvine, CA was the beloved wife of Rabbi Dov Fischer and loving daughter of Robert Groh and the late Ruth (Sicherman) Groh. She is also survived by her sister Sharon Groh-Mintz.
Born and raised in Binghamton, Ellen excelled academically in the local public schools, graduating second in her high school class. Ellen and her family were devoted members of Beth David Synagogue, and Ellen was a leader in her local National Conference of Synagogue Youth (NCSY) chapter. Ellen graduated fourth in her class from Syracuse University before moving to Los Angeles, CA where she had a 31-year career at UCLA as a widely-lauded Certified Fraud Examiner and a Certified Internal Auditor. With her husband of 20 years, Rabbi Dov Fischer, Ellen was vital to the founding of their synagogue in Irvine, CA.
Ellen responded to a July 2017 diagnosis of glioblastoma with a renewed commitment to celebrating life every day. She never stopped developing her intellect in religious, professional, and personal areas of interest. She cooked elaborate meals for as long as she possibly could. She fiercely continued singing, dancing, and laughing right up until she passed away on July 2. Ellen was laid to rest in Israel on July 7.
Contributions in Ellen's memory may be made to her childhood synagogue, Temple Beth David (39 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905); to her favorite charity, Simchat Shabbat, which provides food and supplies to hospitalized patients and families in California (https://www.simchatshabbat.org/); or to the synagogue she created with her husband, Young Israel of Orange County (https://yioc.org/).
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Memories and Condolences
for Ellen Fischer
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Marie Caporaso-Walsh
July 10, 2023
Another year has gone by and Ellen you will never be forgotten. Ellen touched so many people´s lives and hearts, though we don´t physically see Ellen she continually touches each and everyone of us who loved her dearly through wonderful memories of her. I will always miss you, my dear friend
Marie Caporaso-Walsh
July 10, 2022
It´s hard to believe it´s been two years already. I thought about Ellen just the other day, good times we shared and all the laughs we had. Ellen will always have a place in my memories and may her wonderful smile (which I dare say was legendary) remind all of us to remember her with fondness and a big smile!
Rabbi Dov Fischer
July 12, 2021
Ellen's Israel funeral in July 2020 can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPpte9r3OD4&t=30s
A First Yahrzeit (10 Tamuz 5781 / June 20, 2021) memorial program can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TMTDu7IgAI&t=308s
David Fischer
December 4, 2020
Hi, Ms. Weintraub (Volk).
I share my further memories of Ellen in this two-part published remembrance:
https://spectator.org/in-memoriam-for-ellen-my-precious-wife-of-twenty-years-the-love-of-my-life-part-1-of-2/
https://spectator.org/in-memoriam-for-ellen-my-precious-wife-of-twenty-years-the-love-of-my-life-part-2-of-2/
If you (or anyone else who remembers Ellen and wishes to receive the online link to view her funeral and the eulogy I wrote for her) will write me, I can email you the link. You can email me at [email protected]
Dov Fischer
Spouse
Ros( Weintraub) Volk
December 2, 2020
For some odd reason, I was thinking about Ellen today, so looked her up and sadly found this announcement. When I saw her picture, she looked just the same as she did when we were young- that smile. I knew Ellen from our childhood days in Binghamton. Obviously, she is gone too soon. It was wonderful to read about her very accomplished life. I wanted to offer my condolences to her husband and the rest of her family. Thank you for the opportunity.
Ros Weintraub( Volk)
Dov Fischer
July 22, 2020
I share my memories of Ellen in this two-part remembrance:
https://spectator.org/in-memoriam-for-ellen-my-precious-wife-of-twenty-years-the-love-of-my-life-part-1-of-2/
https://spectator.org/in-memoriam-for-ellen-my-precious-wife-of-twenty-years-the-love-of-my-life-part-2-of-2/
Peggy Semmler
July 20, 2020
Sharon,
So sorry to hear of your sister's passing. Also of your parents. My mother Martha (she passed 27years ago) was your parents housekeeper. I loved going with her to work. You dad and I use to play games or go for rides. I think of them when I go pass the house. May God wrap you in his arms to comfort you and her family.
David Ansell
July 17, 2020
I knew Ellen and her parents during her childhood and teenage years. I remember her kindness and warmth. May her memory be a blessing.
David Ansell
Elizabeth
July 17, 2020
Ellen was a dear childhood friend. We spent many many hours playing at one another's homes. We watched the moon landing together on her tv. She was smart, sweet and thoughtful. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.
- Elizabeth ("Jeanne") Sussman Nassau
Laura Ferber Hazen
July 17, 2020
Ellen was a righteous woman who was my friend at Hillel Academy when we were young . She always had a thoughtful way and her love for G-d was apparent in her demeanour . May she be remembered as a kind , considerate and righteous woman and may G-d comfort her
family at this time .
Marie Caporaso-Walsh
July 17, 2020
To the Groh/ Fischer Families:
I was lucky enough to have grown up with Ellen in Binghamton, NY. We were great friends from K-12 and I was also a bridesmaid in her wedding. I was so very sad to hear about her passing. Years have gone by and as happens you dont stay in touch as much as you should. I will always remember the times we shared, the milestones in our lives that that would form the people we would eventually become. Ellen was a kind, beautiful and special person I will always remember and that smile of hers, it would light up a room. I am so very sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Rest well my friend, I will miss you forever.
Marie Caporaso-Walsh
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