Harry R. Fisk

Harry Richard Fisk Sr., 92, died Oct. 13, 2016. Born Paterson NJ, resided Sacramento CA then 48 yrs. in Phoenix. A WWII low altitude fighter pilot with 82 combat missions (Italian Theatre). Earned Purple Heart when shot down providing support for Anzio Invasion. Graduate Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with Metallurgical Engineering Degree. Worked as Supervisor in Brazing Research and Development, Liquid Rocket Plant, Aerojet-General Corp. then Honeywell-Allied Signal (Garrett-Air Research). Advancing technology was awarded (1982) patent.  An avid tennis player and outdoor enthusiast, traveling to bike, scuba dive, kayak or hike. He is survived by his wife of 29 yrs. Nancy Ellen Fisk; 5 children: Nancy Whiton (Herman), Susan Somaya (Jitu), Harry Fisk Jr., Ken Fisk (Shannon), Kathy Barker (Dave); 2 step-children Torie Giffin (Nathan), Tamara Warner; 15 grand-children; 8 great-grands. A celebration of life was held on Oct. 16, and his inurnment is being planned for Arlington National Cemetery. Online condolences made at www.hansenmortuary.com.[more]

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