Obituary of Samuel G Fish

Samuel G. Fish Sr. 88 of Cortland passed away August 25, 2010 at Cortland Regional Medical Center. Sam was born March 3, 1922 in Cortland the son of the late Gilbert and Mary Kinney Fish. He served his country with the US Army B Troop Calvary Reconnaissance group stationed in Europe He was a communicant of St. Marys Church and was a member of their choir. He was past grand knight with the Knights of Columbus, and had owned and operated Fish cabinet shop in Cortland. Sam is survived by his son Sam G. Fish Jr. of Cortland, his grandson Deane, his sister Frances Stedwell of Scotia, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Sam was predeceased by his wife Dorothy, brothers Deane, and Edwin Fish and Sister Elizabeth Artega. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11:00 am Monday at St. Marys Church Interment with military honors will follow in St. Marys Cemetery. At Mr. Fishs request there are no calling hours. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Sams name is asked to consider St. Marys School 61 North Main St. Cortland, NY To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com