Richard I. Fish

Portland: Richard I. Fish, 73, of Topsham passed away in Portland June 6, 2011. He was born April 24, 1938 in Bangor a son of the late Ira and Mary (Howes) Fish. Richard retired from the U.S. Navy as Senior Chief in 1988. He was a member of the American Legion Post #0021, Elks Lodge in Brunswick and was a lifelong member of DAV Chapter Lavallee-Garrison 15 since 1988. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching the Boston Red Sox most of all spending time with his grandchildren. Richard and his wife, Marie, whom passed in December of 2008, enjoyed their home in Florida spending many winters there. Richard is survived by his 4 sons: Thomas Fish and his wife Jennifer, Wayne Fish and his companion Donna Greeley, Michael Fish and his fiancé Michelle Nickles and David Fish; 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, a daughter in law Melinda Fish, his pet dog Lacey. He will be missed by longtime friend Joe Wolfe. He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Marie (Lapree) Fish, and daughter in law Tammy Fish. Family and friends may offer their condolences by visiting www.crosmanfuneralhome.com