Eugene C. Fisher "Gene" of Caledonia/LeRoy entered into rest after a lengthy and heroic battle with cancer at 71 years, late Thursday, July 25, 2002. Gene was born to Charles Edward and Margaret (Torpey) Fisher in Rochester on February 6, 1931. A distinguished journeyman carpenter, after graduation from CMCS, Gene began as an apprentice at Phlanz Co. in Rochester. He soon became a master stair builder and expert door hanger. Gene was one-half owner of Fisher & Sickles, together they built many custom homes in the surrounding area. He also owned his own business, Gene Fisher Inc., General Contractor, he worked as mill foreman of Caledonia Lumber, and as consultant/crew chief of Mefco Co. at the time of his death. His knowledge gained him respect among peers, competitors and customers. His skill was unsurpassed. His sense of humor and countless acts of generosity were character traits well known by all.

   Gene enjoyed the company of his pets, Jake and Crazy as well as the joy of growing an assortment of potatoes in his two acre "garden." He was a fireman for 50 years in the Clifton, Mumford and Caledonia Fire Departments. He was also a member of their traveling euchre team.

   Predeceased by his parents, Charles Edward and Margaret (Torpey) Fisher, and Elizabeth Donaghue. Gene is survived by his son, Michael E. (Michele) Fisher of Pavilion; daughter, Cathy A. Ripton (Steve Davis) of Clifton; 3 grandchildren, Shane Fisher, Laurie Ripton and Clay Austin Fisher; a brother, C. Richard (Marilyn) Fisher of Caledonia; 2 sisters, Marie (Bob) Smithgall of Perry, Helen (Dick) Ward of Victor; many nieces, nephews and their families, and an assortment of friends from all walks of life, a special friend, Ms. Janice Furr of LeRoy and her family.

   Friends called Sunday, 2-4 and 6-8:30 PM at the Alhart Funeral Home, 3068 West Main Street, Caledonia. A Funeral Mass was held Monday at 10:00 AM at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in LeRoy. Interment at St. Columba Cemetery, Caledonia. Memorials may be made in his memory to LeRoy Ambulance, 1 Tountas Avenue, LeRoy, NY 14482 or the Genesee Animal Shelter, 3837 West Main Street Road, Batavia, NY 14020.