Bernard C. Fisher

FISHER, Bernard C. “What a Wonderful World” Bernard C. Fisher, 88, of West Hartford and Avon passed away peacefully on December 6, 2014 surrounded by loved ones. Born December 23, 1925 in Bridgeport, CT, Bernie was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Anna (Pike) Fisher, and the brother of Leslie Fisher, Sidney Fisher, Beatrice Ritchie, Gladys Karnell, and Shirley Kaufmann. He is survived by his loving children, Bernard (Bud) Fisher Jr. and daughter-in-law Kathryn of Enfield, CT., Mark Fisher and daughter-in-law Kathleen of North Easton MA., Diane Fisher and daughter-in-law Courtenay of Farmington CT., Amy Zimmel and son-in-law Michael of St. Augustine FL. and Kyle Fisher of Simsbury, CT. He was the proud grandfather of ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was the loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bernie graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1946 where he was captain of the 1945 basketball team and for many years held the single game school scoring record of 36 points. He was a starter for the first University of Connecticut team to play in Madison Square Garden. Upon graduation he worked in the retail clothing business and soon began a career in the hotel business. He owned and operated fifteen hotels in the Hartford and greater Springfield area including the Shoreham Hotels and the Garde Hotel. Bernie was a member of The Golf Club of Avon, Wampanoag Country Club, Hopmeadow Country Club and the Hartford Club. As a life long sports enthusiast, he spent many enjoyable years playing basketball at the YMCA of Hartford. Bernie coached the Guthrie’s and Civitan teams in the West Hartford Youth Baseball League, winning town championships with both. He was a founder, former coach and past president of the West Hartford Youth Basketball League. Bernie was an accomplished singer and he performed in the Hartford area piano bars. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and all University of Connecticut athletic teams. Calling hours will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10 at the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford CT. A private ceremony will take place at 11:00a.m., Thursday, December 11 at the Molloy Funeral Home followed by a private burial at Fairview Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The University of Connecticut Athletic Development Fund - UCADF, PO Box 842614, Boston, MA 02284. Arrangements are being cared for by the Molloy Funeral Home, www.molloyfuneralhome.com. “Go Cubs go, Go Cubs go, Hey, Chicago, what do you say the Cubs are gonna win today”