Dr. Farley Fisher PHD

Born in 1938 in Painesville, Ohio, son of Esther and Ben Fisher, Farley graduated from MIT and earned a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in chemistry and a post doc from Caltech.

His early career was as a professor and academician. He subsequently worked for Science in the Public Interest, Environmental Protection Agency, and, ultimately, the National Science Foundation.

An individualist with a brilliant mind, a love for theatre, travel, life-long learning, and his family,

Farley is survived by his sisters, Sally Gail Schwartz and Linda Ellen (Tom) Sloan, six nieces and nephews, and sixteen great nieces and nephews.

Private service for family only with burial in Bet Olam Cemetery (Park Synagogue section).

Contributions may be made to a charity of ones’s choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bkbmc.com for the Fisher family.

Arrangements under the direction of Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel (216) 932-7900.