Obituaries
Robert L. Fish, III, 67
March 04, 2019
Robert L. Fish, III, 67, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. He was the husband of Teri A. Finger Fish, with whom he shared 30 years of marriage this past September 1st. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lt. Col. Robert L. Fish Jr. and the late Helen Byers Fish.
Bob had worked for ALCOA as a metal fabricator and the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) in Lancaster. He was a very talented carpenter and was always involved with side jobs in construction and remodeling. He loved doing home improvements and had the touch for making things look great.
He loved music and it was a huge part of his life. A drummer, Bob had played with several Lancaster based bands such as Embers and Big Deal and he traveled up and down the East Coast performing in the 1970s and 1980s. He enjoyed sharing music with others, not just on the stage but making CDs for others to enjoy. He particularly loved soul, reggae, and R&B.
A proud veteran of the US Marine Corps, he served during the Vietnam War in the First Marine Division in Vietnam. Following his honorable discharge, he continued to serve with the PA Army National Guard for over 19 years total until his retirement. He was a member of the Lancaster AmVets and the VFW.
He was the life of the party, always made others smile; his family and friends were of great importance to him.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his stepchildren, all of Lancaster: Rona L. married to William Trout, James R. married to Christine Hogentogler, and Kyle Shenk; his 2 grandchildren Jordan Hogentogler and Emily Giffen; and his sister, Donna Shissler of Florida. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amanda Leigh Fish and his sister, Barbara Bailey.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Time of Sharing Gathering for Robert L. Fish III on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 1PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Please consider coming and sharing a special story and this special man and celebrating his life. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Bob’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 to Bob’s Account ID 11576425.
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Condolences to the Family
August 12, 2019
saw him in New Orleans couple of years ago……he looked good…….the Embers were a local favorite of mine and he was one hell of a drummer……..” IF THERE IS A ROCK AND ROLL HEAVEN YOU KNOW DEY GOT ONE HELL OF A BAND” DATS RIGHTOUS BROTHER……….BL
April 03, 2019
To Bob’s Family
Very sorry to see that Bob passed
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with his family
Jeff Davis
Lancaster, Pa
March 11, 2019
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Bob. The last time I saw Bob was at the Kal’s reunion a number of years back. What a kind sweet soul he was. My sincere condolences to Terri and family. Nancy (Kitner) Houston
March 11, 2019
I never got to know you until later in life but when we actually met, we became best friends. We will miss you at the gym. Even though you were sick, you always went and tried. You’re my hero, Fish. You never complained even when your health deteriorated. You truly are Recon. Until we meet again, Your Bro John Mastromatteo PS Say Hi to Jimmy for me. My sincere condolences to Terri and family for your loss.
March 10, 2019
Goodbye my birthday friend. We celebrated often together. I am going to miss you much, already was missing you. Teri, so sorry for your lost. You and Robert were good to me and I hope I returned the same to you and Robert. Good times to be remembered……always Robert Evans. Love you both.
March 10, 2019
teri,
was so sad to read of my friend bob. my condolences to all the family.
i first met bob at alcoa after loudly dropping a huge plate of aluminum. he sauntered over to me, asked if i was ok, shook my hand and said….welcome to the club, and walked back to his machine.
his smile tells his story.
March 10, 2019
Teri,so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing,I worked with him at Alcoa and we were neighbors at Hospice in December,my husband was in the next room.I remember us talking in the kitchen in the middle of the night when both of our spouses were wide awake.So glad I got to talk to him about old times while he was there.My thoughts and prayers are with you as I know it’s been a long road for you all,take care.Anne Schanz
March 10, 2019
It is with a sad heart that we say goodbye to Bob Fish. I worked with Bob for many years at HDC. He will be missed by many of his friends that worked with him.😥😞😢🙏🙏🙏. Prayers and condolences to the rest of his family.
March 10, 2019
Condolences to family, friends RIP Bob, never to be forgotten, a father, a husband a vet ,musician and most of all a long time friend and a wonderful human being . From a music group Sanra Fe and the fat city horns Fish had me listen to, “When the curtain goes up, the bull shit stops” if u haven’t listened to and ur a music fan of Mr Fish, ps check it out, so true.
- Services
- Thursday, April 04, 2019
- 1:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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