Raymond William Fischer

Raymond W. Fischer, age 90, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in his home surrounded in love. He was born March 19, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Walter and Margaret (Hennen) Fischer. He married Rosemarie Lopez, March 26, 2000, in Rivervale, NJ.

Ray attended college in Kansas where he played football. He proudly served in the Army for two years. He retired from the Federal Aviation Administration as a Flight Inspector in 2010. As a member of St. Olaf’s Catholic Church, in Norge, VA, he was comforted by attending daily mass as frequently as possible. He had a passion for flying which he learned from his brother, Bobby.

Ray was proud to have built a six-bedroom, six-bathroom home with his own hands to raise his family of four children due to his incredible talent as a carpenter. Ray enjoyed memories of family time with his children, biking, football, boating, golfing and traveling in his RV with his beloved wife, Rosemarie. He was easily made happy with a drive to get ice cream.

Raymond is survived by his devoted wife, Rosemarie Lopez-Fischer of Williamsburg, VA; his son, Christopher Fischer and his partner, Sandra; his daughters, Aleta Fischer, and Stacy Vallario; adopted daughter, Celeste Wine; grandson, Brandon Vallario; and two siblings, Robert Fischer and Barbara Twill. He is also survived by his wonderful and loving caregiver, Wendy Sellars and devoted friend Jason Plocharczyk. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Fischer, and brothers Walter and Fred Fischer.

A visitation will be held at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 104 Norge Lane, Williamsburg, Virginia, on October 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM, followed by a Catholic Mass at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Raymond's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/) or St. Olaf Catholic Church (https://www.stolaf.cc/).