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Richard L. Fisher

By T.J. Woodward

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Richard L. Fisher, age 63, of Perry passed away on Friday December 16, 2016 at his home. Richard was born in Kittanning, PA., on June 26, 1953 a son of the late Harry and Vera (Best) Fisher. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a grandson Lance "RJ" Riley Jr., and sisters; Cindy DeShane and Gladys Fisher.

Richard worked many years for the King Cole Bean Co. in Avon and later for Livingston County Highway Department. He was an outdoorsman who liked to hunt; he enjoyed working on mechanics, watching NASCAR racing and football games, especially watching his favorite team the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He is survived by 2 daughters: Tina (Dennis) Jones of Castile, Teresa (Lance) Riley of Springwater, his longtime companion: Tammy Garrett of New Orleans, his former wife: Joyce Taylor, sister: Diane (Dave) Thomas of Hawthorne, PA., brother: David (Melba) Fisher of Memphis, TN, grandchildren: Ashley, Noah, Matthew, McKenzie, Emica, Kassidy, Allexa, Triston, Taylor and Ryan, brother-in-law: Harry DeShane of Perry, 3 aunts: Cathy (Ross) Bower of PA., Gloria (Robert) Brywa of Perry, Phyllis Mohney of FL. , along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from 4:00-7:00PM on Tuesday December 20, 2016 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231 or visit www.heart.org. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

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