John R. Fischer: Popular in
Firehouse for Culinary Skills
It's
hard to find someone in West Brighton, Staten Island, who
didn't know and like FDNY Lieutenant John Fischer.
Fischer, who was posthumously promoted to captain five
days after losing his life while evacuating others from
the trade center, was known as a devoted father, husband
and one of the best chefs in the FDNY.
He loved to cook, and would often treat his firehouse
mates to culinary bliss. The 46-year-old from Ladder Co.
20 also arranged his free time to spend it with his
children, wife and their many relatives and friends. He
also found the time to run several miles each day.
Fischer is survived by his wife, Jean; sons Timothy
and John; daughter, Laura; three brothers George, William
and Robert as well as his sister, Maureen Sanborn.
--Compiled by Newsday
John Fischer was posthumously
promoted to the rank of captain followingthe World Trade
Center disaster. An 18-year fire veteran, his company was
one of the first to respond to the attacks. Fischer was a
dedicated family man, who was active in his
children'slives, coaching them in sports and attending
their games. "He thought the world of his wifeand his
kids. His days off were arranged around his kids'
schedules," said longtime friendMichael Toal. When
Fischer coached, everyone got to play, said his wife,
Jean. "He never cared if the kids won the game," she
said. "He was more interested in how they grew up,
knowingright from wrong, being able to make
decisions."
--The Associated Press
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