SARATOGA SPRINGS — Benjamin Joseph Fisher Sr., 64, passed away November 20, 2015 at his home with his family by his side.
Benjamin was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, where he also raised his family. He served in the United States Army for two years. Upon completion of his service, he married Mary Catherine (Cathy) Fraytak. He worked for General Foods/Graphics Packaging and the Masie Center before retiring in 2010. Benjamin was also a member of The American Legion Adirondack Post 70 and The Wilton Rod and Gun Club.
Benjamin will be joining his parents, Joseph V. Fisher and Alice R. Gray in Heaven, as well as his brothers Joseph Fisher and Bryon K. Gray.
Benjamin is survived by his wife Cathy; his two sons, Ben Fisher and his wife Denise and Todd Fisher and his wife Lacey; four grandchildren, Corbin, Anthony, Dagan and Isabella; three sisters, Philomena Eisenhauer, Mary Rose Hughes and Valerie Gray; and three brothers, Kevin A. Gray, John Fisher and Kevin Fisher.
Friends and relatives gathered to remember him on Monday, November 23, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs.
A graveside service with military honors was held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road in Schuylerville.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
