George "Bill" Fish
August 30, 1927 - September 01, 2015
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George "Bill" Fish
August 30, 1927 - September 01, 2015
Obituary
George “bill” fish, 88, of charleston, passed away tuesday, september 1, 2015 at the hubbard hospice house, charleston
he was born in pakistan on august 30, 1927.
Bill was a retail salesman for over 50 years at frankenberger’s and kelly’s men shop, charleston.
He was a world war ii veteran, serving in the european theater, where he helped to liberate many captives in nazi concentration camps.
bill loved gardening, but his greatest love was music. it was this love that he shared with his daughters, throughout their youth.
he was also a member of the charleston jazz preservation society and the ned guthrie jazz band.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife of over 56 years, josephine jacobs fish.
He is survived by his daughters, karen (mike) fish, nancy (frank) stark, lynn fish and cindy fish; sister-in-law, gloria tabit, all of charleston; and 2 grandchildren, michael (amanda) stark and nicole stark.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to kim kidd, bill’s caregiver; vickie powell, hospice palliative care, for all the love and care they gave. Also many thanks to hubbard hospice house, charleston and kanawha valley senior services.
funeral service will be 12 noon, friday, september 4, 2015 at blessed sacrament church, south charleston with rev. Father john h. Finnell officiating. a reception will follow the service at the church. burial will be at mount olivet catholic church, charleston.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.M. Thursday, september 3, 2015 at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston.
In lieu of flowers “ the family suggests donations may be made to: kanawha hospice care, 1606 kanawha blvd., w., charleston, wv 25312-2536 or the alzheimer’s association, 1601 2nd ave, charleston, wv 25387.
25 responses to George "Bill" Fish
Rhonda Drake says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Co-Worker / Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
To Karen, And Nancy,
So Very Sorry To Read About Your Dad Today!!
I Know That It Has Been A Long Road For You, But Know That You Will Be In My Prayers!!
Always,
Rhonda Drake
Tom Hvizdos says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Wheeling West Virginia
My Condolences On Your Loss Along With The Staff Here At Ovrta. Your Dad Had A Long Life And I Am Sure You Have A Lot Of Great Memories! Take Care.
Barbara And Pat says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend Of Lynn
Location: Maine
Lynn,
Sending Blessings To You And Your Family. We Know This Loss Is A Big One For Each Of You
May Many Good Memories Of Your Parents Guide You In These Days Ahead.
Love From Maine
Nancy Fish Stark says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Daughter
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Our Family Thanks You For The Beautiful Messages Of Memories And Condolences. Our Dad Truly Loved Others. We Will Miss Him Greatly. He Is In Heaven Watching Over Us All.
Thank You Again.
Krista Neely says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Fairmont West Virginia
Nicole, My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You And Your Family. <3
May Your Unfailing Love Be My Comfort, According To Your Promise. Psalm 119:76