Donald Charles Fisk

Donald Charles Fisk, 85, of Metairie, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, September 2nd. Mr. Fisk was born November 7,1939 in New Orleans. The only child of Harold C. and Elizabeth Higgins Fisk, he grew up in Lakeview before settling in Metairie. A proud Tulane graduate, he founded “Convention Service of LA” and grew the business to be the preeminent company for handling all services needed to present a convention at New Orleans’ many venues. Nationally renowned, his company handled construction, transportation, advertising, on-site event management, vendor coordination, emergency management, security, and all aspects of convention build out. He employed hundreds of union members, teamsters, police officers, and firemen. Known as “the man to call if you want it done,” he was recognized nationwide for his business expertise and was regularly called upon to solve industry problems all over the country.

Donald began dating the love of his life, Mable Persson Fisk, in 1968. They married in 1978 and built a life together in Metairie. They especially enjoyed their vacation home in the Rigolets – shrimping and water skiing. A first-class seaman in the Coast Guard, he had a passion for building and refurbishing many boats, including designing and building a trolling shrimp boat by himself. Although he and Mabel had no children, they were proud parents of Harvey the Rabbit, turtles, and, over the years, housed a collection of other swampland creatures. Unfortunately, Mable, after a brief illness, predeceased him. Truly, not a day went by without Donald remembering his dear wife, missing her, and referring to her.

A self-made man, Donald was very intelligent. He loved to debate an issue and would talk long into the night to argue his point. He lived life on his own terms and was very clear about his opinions. If he didn’t care for you, you would know it within a second, but if he liked you, he would go to the end of the world to help you. He had an immediate comeback for any conversation and relished giving advice on how to do or fix anything.

Donald was predeceased by his parents and his beloved wife. He is survived by his extended family including Vicki Fisk, Robin Mathews, and James Fisk, and his lifelong friend and “partner in crime” Henry Schroeder, as well as numerous colleagues from his business world.

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery, 5454 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 2:00pm. To view and sign the online guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com