Obituary of Gary Alan Fisher

Gary was born in Akron, Ohio to loving parents Bob (deceased) and Faye Fisher on April 27, 1956. He was brother to Rick (deceased). He lived his entire life in Firestone Park. He attended Garfield High School (1974 graduate). He married Toni in 1990, and she will miss him dearly. Gary's happiest moment was the day he held his daughter Lisa. He loved her dearly and was proud of all her accomplishments. Lisa loved her dad and their special times together. Preceding him in death besides his dad and brother were grandmother, Hazel Turner; aunt, Bird and uncle, Don and aunt, Bette Gibbs. Family members that will miss him are Kevin and Kim Willis, Dave, Kim and Brittany Mizelle, Cindy, Neil, Janelle and Danielle Oberholtz and Michelle Kiser. Gary married into a big Italian family, and was loved by in-laws, Tony and Betty DeCarlo, Frank and Karen DeCarlo, Chris and Melody DeCarlo, Rita and Larry Michalec and Cindy and Mike Protich. Nieces and Nephews, Laura, Jason, Dominic & Marissa Harris, Joe, Katie and Anthony DeCarlo, Kristin and Mike Dugan, Charles, Danielle and Vito Michalec, Vince Michalec, Heather, David, Dylan and Lily Gezzar, Zoe and Micah Protich, and Chase DeCarlo. Gary worked for JP Delivery, Tasty Pure Foods, and Bridgestone/Firestone. Gary was inducted into the Summit County Softball Hall of Fame in 2003. His softball career started in 1975 and he played for many teams: Jim & Dales, Herm & Rays, Jednota Club, DeCheco's, Smith Electric, Eagles 555 , Cuyahoga Falls and Brewster Moose. He played Center Field, Shortstop and Pitcher. Gary also excelled in Basketball, Pool, Golf and proudly boasted of two holes in one. He will be remembered for his intense competitive desire and skill in every sport he played. Gary later in life was a softball coach for his daughter Lisa, and taught her to hit and throw. He loved to watch sports with his daughter Lisa and wife Toni, and they learned so much from his insight on the game. Gary was a very likable player on and off the field. And he was very likable wherever he worked. According to his wishes Gary has been cremated. Family will celebrate in a private memorial. Thank you Jimmy Fisher for your help with Gary over the years. Thank you Akron General Medical Center, Akron City Hospital, Copley Health, and Summa Hospice Team. (Anthony, Akron, 330-724-1281, www.anthonyfh.com)