Elmo John Fischer passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at his home in Metairie at the age of 96. He lived his entire life in New Orleans except while serving in the army during WWII. He was an avid sailor and a lifetime member of the Southern Yacht Club. "Uncle Mo," as he was known to his loving nieces and nephews, enjoyed spending time with family and occasionally laying a bet on any horse sired by the champion thoroughbred bearing the same name. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Elva Livaudais, Rosemary Banker, and Esther Forst, as well as his brother, Edward Fischer. He is survived by his sisters Elizabeth Lacroix and Marjorie Butterworth. Funeral services will be held at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home at 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. on Friday, February 7, at 1 p.m. His family would also like to thank all the wonderful caregivers, Toni, Courtney, Glenda, Barry, Shelton, and Mary who took care of Elmo in his final weeks and over the last few years.
