The Eastwick Press Newspaper

New Lebanon – Michael Christopher Fisher, 42, died Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Berkshire Medical Center following an ATV accident. He was born in Albany, NY on March 24, 1975, the beloved son of Charles A. and Marilyn Gosnell Fisher of Stephentown. He was raised in East Nassau and was a 1993 graduate of New Lebanon High School. He later attended Hudson Valley Community College in Troy.

He was employed in the construction field with J.H. Maxymillan Construction in Pittsfield, MA, Condron Construction in Lanesborough, MA and currently was a foreman/supervisor with Bervy Excavation in Canaan, NY. Michael was an avid outdoorsmen, he loved to be in the woods. He enjoyed his jeeps, snowmobiling, building drag cars and driving them fast, hunting and his old F100 Ford truck “dukie.” He loved watching the sunrise, sunset and looking up at the stars. He loved being home spending time in his garage, laughing and telling stories with his family and friends. He was a man to love and who loved always, spreading it with his signature peace sign.

To know Mikey was to love him.

In addition to his parents, he is the loving husband of Shari Thomas Fisher; dear brother of Katie L. MacVeigh of New Lebanon; proud uncle of Caleb Michael Fisher MacVeigh; loving and caring step-father of Hope and Charles “C-Man” Gadomski; best friend and “brother” of Casey York. He is also survived by “the boys, Louie and Moose” and many relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends may call at the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home, 457 NY 43, Stephentown on Saturday, June 17 from 10 am-1 pm followed by the funeral service at 1 pm. Interment will follow in East Nassau Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Veterans Miracle Center, 10 Interstate Avenue, Albany, NY 12205. Condolence book at ParkerBrosMemorial.com. [/private]

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