Mark was a great friend and great soldier.
LEOMINSTER: Retired Sergeant Major Mark F. Fisher, 56, of Main Street, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 16th at his home.
Mark was born in Quincy, July 16, 1952, a son of the late Francis and Claire (Griffin) Fisher and grew up in Braintree. He was a graduate of Braintree High School.
He entered the United States Army in 1972 and was a member of the elite 10th Special Forces Group. He proudly wore the Green Beret for most of his twenty three year military career.
SGM Fisher was a graduate of the Sergeant Major Academy in El Paso,Texas, and is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. For the past 15 years he was employed as the Junior ROTC Instructor at Methuen High School.
He was a member and former treasurer of the 10th Special Forces Association. SGM Fisher was an avid sports fan and never missed a Red Sox or New England Patriots Game. Sundays at the Fisher residence were known as “Patriot Pizza Days” as Mark was famous for making his homemade pizza.
In addition to sports, Mark had a variety of interests including fishing, camping and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He loved music and had a special appreciation for the Beatles and classic rock.
SGM Fisher is survived by his son, Brian M. Fisher of Hudson, his daughter, Andrea M. Fisher of Worcester, his former wife, Imelda (Niro) Fisher of Leominster. He also leaves his beloved cat, Toni-Girl.
A funeral service will be held 10 AM Wednesday, August 20th at the T. J. Anderson & Son Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, (Rte 2A) Ayer. Please see
www.andersonfuneral.com for additional information.
Interment with full military honors will follow at Fort Devens Cemetery.
Calling hours are 5-8 Tuesday.
Memorial contributions maybe made to American Link, c/o Leominster Veterans’ Officer, City Hall, West Street, Leominster, MA 01453.
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