William W.

Fischer, Sr.

William (Bill) Walter Fischer, Sr., 84, of Glastonbury, formerly from East Hartford and Wethersfield, CT passed away on Sunday (November 8, 2026). Bill was born in Hartford to the late Henry and Edna (Harrison) Fischer. Bill grew up in Wethersfield and became a “Wethersfield Boy” through and through employed by The Town of Wethersfield Highway Department for ten years, a lifetime member of Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department and of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Bill’s career also included positions at Cushman Industries and Axle Nobel. Bill was an avid baseball fan who spent much time watching and rooting for his favorite team the New York Yankees. He also traveled all over NY and New England to minor league and college baseball games with his brother, Eugene, and nephew, Robbie. His journey through recovery was an important part of his life. He valued his participation in Alcoholics Anonymous and the fellowships he formed and the opportunity to support others along their journeys. Bill was a friend to all and his passion in life was helping people.

Bill is survived by his three children Catherine (Kurt) Evans of Glastonbury, William W. Fischer, Jr. of Rocky Hill and Deborah (John) Viola of Rocky Hill as well as his five grandchildren (Joshua, Amanda, Jay, Haley and Elizabeth) and great grandson Leo, as well as, and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind two sisters-in-law, Ruth Fischer and Mary Ann Fischer and brother-in-law, Robert Shaw. He was predeceased by his brothers, Eugene Fischer, Lawrence Ficher, Richard Fischer, Harold Harrison and a sister, Sandra Shaw.

Family and friends are invited to visit at the Dillon Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield on Saturday (November 14) 9 a.m.-11:00 a.m. There will be memorial service beginning at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Wethersfield Fire Department, 505 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109 and St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 371 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109.