Gerald Albert Fisher

Gerald “Jerry” Albert Fisher 79 years - Entered into Eternal Life on April 5, 2020. He was born in New Orleans, grew up in The Irish Channel and graduated from Redemptorist High School. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Frederick Fisher and Gertrude Selby Fisher, his brother Robert George Fisher (Judy) and his stepsister Glenna Rotonti. He was a loving husband to Patricia Hecker Fisher. He was devoted father to Daryl (Charlene), Patrick (Rhonda), Melissa (Kevin DeRamus), Patrice (Ronald Mills) and proud grandfather of Mariel and Jared Fisher; Patrick, Jr. and Jeffrey Fisher; Jacob, Madelyn, Lillian and Caroline DeRamus; John Thomas and Meredith Mills. Very dear to him also were Penny LaCoste, Cindy Thomas and Mindy Beck along with their families. He loved his family very much and always put them “first” making many sacrifices for them. He served in the Army National Guard for 12 years. He retired from the Veterans Administration Regional Office after 50 years and formed many lasting friendships with his co-workers. They started a “Retiree’s Club” which met once a month for lunch. He also belonged to the Good Ole Boys Social Club. He loved fishing, crabbing and all sports. He was most passionate about his cooking and truly showed his love through his food. He was a devoted Tulane and Saints fan. He had season tickets for Tulane Baseball for many years. He attended countless dance revues for his daughters and granddaughters and many sporting events for all of his children and grandchildren. The family wishes to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Susan H. Gunn and Dr. Suma Satti as well as their staff for their exceptional and devoted care, The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center staff and the compassionate care of the “Covid Care” 8th floor doctors and nurses. Due to Covid-19, the memorial services will be private.