William E. Fisher Jr. , 89, of Niles, died at 2:39PM Friday April 22, 2011 at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born July 6, 1921 in Niles, a life long resident, the son of William and Mary Margaret Raymond Fisher.

Bill was a 1940 graduate of Niles McKinley High School and attended Warren Business College for one year. He began laboring for his father's landscaping firm where he learned how to use a lawnmower the old fashioned way, by simply pushing it because it didn't have a motor. After working for the family business he was employed at Warren Republic Steel Company as an administrative Assistant to the Superintendent for 32 years before retiring in 1981.He was also head of security at The Eastwood Mall in Niles and employed at The Cafaro offices in Youngstown.

He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Niles, served as an alter boy at St. Stephen Church as a youth, member of American Legion Post 106 in Niles, enjoyed lottery tickets, crossword puzzles, golfing, talking on the phone and an avid Cleveland Browns and Indians fan. He also played Semi-Pro baseball at shortstop for the local team the Black Sox, and loved spoiling his beloved dog Missy, a 7 year old Bassett Hound. Bill was an avid animal lover and a very caring and giving man who would help anyone in need. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II having been honorably discharged as a sergeant Tank Commander in 1945.

In 2000 Bill and his wife Annette received the Neighborhood Pride Award for the improvements they made on their house in Niles. Decorative plants and trees have adorned his house and the lawn was always well tended which made their house one of most well groomed on the block.

Bill, who was a good and loving grandfather, will be deeply missed by Annette "Lil" Sundie Fisher, who was not only his wife but his companion and girlfriend, whom he married December 1, 1959, two sons William E. Fisher III of Chicago, Ilinois, and Barry Lynn Fisher and his wife Bobbie of Warren, a daughter Candace Miller and her husband Donald of Lordstown, a brother Dick Fisher and his wife Shirley of Girard, a sister Donna Jean Holmes and her husband William of McDonald, three grandchildren, William E. Fisher IV, Natalie Fisher, and Alisha Overton and her husband Michael.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Robert Fisher and Gene Fisher, and two sisters, Mary Margaret Fisher and Jeannette Carr.

Friends may call Wednesday from 11AM to 1PM at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:30PM Wednesday at Our Lady of Mr. Carmel Church in Niles, with Fr. Larry Frient officiating, preceded by a 1PM prayer service at the funeral home. Following the mass, Bill will be honored for his military service by the Trumbull County American Legion Honor Guard.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery

A special thank you to those who gave the special needs to him go to Alisha Overton, Bill's granddaughter; Denise Duke, Shaffer Home Care, Grace Hospice, and his friends Jeannie and Ellie who always brought him donuts and milkshakes.

Friends and Family can view this obituary, sign the guestbook, and send e-mail condolences at www.joseohrossifuneralhome.com.