William H. Fish, Jr.

FORT EDWARD – William H. Fish, Jr., 78, of Reynolds Road, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on June 30, 1935, in Fort Edward, he was the son of the late William H. and Aileen (Daley) Fish, Sr.

William attended Fort Edward High School until he enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17 during the Korean War. Several years later he reenlisted in the U.S. Army and fought two tours in Vietnam. He retired from the Army in 1979 as an E-6.

On August 13, 1960, he married Gloria (Sherman) Munger in New Hampshire. After his military service he worked for Burns Security until 1999. He then worked for American Legion Post 574 of Hudson Falls as a bartender. As a member of the Legion, he was a past commander and served many rolls, including the Color Guard and as Chaplain. He enjoyed bowling.

His children say this about their dad; “Dad you were very special to us and now you are our angel in Heaven. We will always love and remember you”

In addition to his mother and father, he is predeceased by a brother, Allen Fish.

William is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Gloria Fish of Fort Edward; his children, Bill Fish, III and his wife Robin, Larry Munger, Shirley LaFavor and her husband, Keith, Cindy Fish, Dianne Kline and her husband, Jim, Michael Fish and his wife, Teresa, Karen Tucker and her husband, Mike, Nancy Kimble and her husband, Glenn ; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; his brothers Kenneth Fish and his wife, June, Tom Fish and his wife, Dorothy, Ron Fish and his companion Gary; his sister Nancy Fish; and his faithful dog and companion, Molly Mae.

Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at America Legion Post 574 of Hudson Falls at 72 Pearl St., in Hudson Falls.

Services will follow the calling hours at 6 p.m. at the legion.

Williams family suggests memorial donations in his memory to American Legion Post 574 of Hudson Falls, 72 Pearl St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.