Lawrence “Larry” Fisher

February 25, 1946 – March 14, 2026

Lawrence “Larry” William Fisher passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2026.

Larry was born February 25, 1946, in Washington, DC, to Almon Preston Fisher and Dorothy [Haag] Fisher. He was the oldest of their five children. Larry soon demonstrated an innate curiosity for the world and a gift for scientific inquiry. The result was more than one close call with “things that go boom.”

Larry was active in Scouting through his teenage years. Accompanied and guided by his Scoutmaster dad, he relished any opportunity to be outdoors. While growing up in the urban surroundings of the west side of Rochester, he leapt at the chance to spend time in rural Fishers, NY, often biking the distance with his brothers and close friend Michael DeMarco.

In 1966, Larry met his future wife and love of his life, Carole [Taylor], at Bristol Mountain—just days before he left for Air Force basic training in Texas. During his time in the Air Force (including a year and a half in Iran), they kept their long-distance relationship going through letters and calls, sealing a bond of deep friendship and abiding love. Larry and Carole were married on July 19, 1969, the day before Apollo 11 landed on the moon.

Under the GI Bill, Larry obtained his Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology. Upon graduation, he worked at General Railway Signal. Later, he accepted a position at Kodak and ultimately retired from there in 2006.

Soon after the arrival of their first child, Brian, the family made their home in Fishers, less than a quarter mile from the Fisher Homestead (est. 1817). It had always been Larry’s dream to live out his life in Fishers and grant his children the opportunity to experience the wonder of outdoor exploration.

Their daughter Lisa arrived soon after Brian, and Larry would spend his free time gardening and ultimately took up running and long-distance biking. He began frequent trips to the Adirondacks with other adventurous co-workers, his brother Almon, and longtime friend Hugh McMillan. By 1994, Larry had climbed all 46 of the high peaks. Closer to home, he loved leading Friday bike rides with fellow retiree friends. Whether he was trekking through the woods, biking around the Finger Lakes (or in Cuba or Iowa or Nova Scotia!), hiking the Grand Canyon (5 times!), or simply watching the birds in his backyard, Larry felt most at peace in nature.

Larry gave so much of himself to others through his extensive volunteer work. He was always steady and quietly determined to be useful; to show up for people and do what needed doing. He joined the Fishers Volunteer Fire Department, including serving as Treasurer. Following in his father’s footsteps, Larry served as Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 60 in Victor. As a founding member of Victor Hiking Trails, Larry shared his love of the outdoors by helping create and care for a network of trails throughout the town, and by leading group hikes for the community. Larry also served many years on the Town of Victor Conservation Board, the Boughton Park Commission and the Victor Park and Recreation Advisory Committee. These volunteer experiences were the source of many treasured friendships.

While a gentle, humble and unassuming presence in person, he lived a vibrant inner life of the mind. Quick with goofy puns and a fan of absurdist comedy (including sci-fi favorites like Dr. Who), he also closely followed scientific discoveries, especially advances at NASA. He believed science was the key to understanding life.

Science was also the source of immense fun. He was known for a mischievous streak and an obsession with “how things work.” He was a man of clever experiments and creative tinkering; he didn’t just want to understand a machine or a process — he wanted to see if he could make it do something unexpected (and usually hilarious). In his 70’s he realized his lifelong dream of owning a Van de Graaff generator, a Tesla coil, and self-made Leyden jar – all things that would produce large sparks and a great chorus of giggles from their operator.

Larry also had a deep appreciation for music. The advent of YouTube satisfied his itch to always discover new music, whether it be alternative rock or contemporary jazz. Larry and Carole loved to dance, so he crafted countless playlists for their own “dance parties” in the living room.

​Larry’s warm and tender heart was a gift to all who knew and loved him. He moved through the world with a wide-eyed wonder, an open mind and relentless optimism. The ripples of his kindness will live on forever.

Larry is survived by his wife, Carole [Taylor]; his children, Brian (Jason Scott) and Lisa (Paul Henderson); his grandson, Kyle; his siblings, Almon (Nancy), George (Pat, deceased), Vicki (Harry Long), and Kim (Tim Witte); his in-laws Sharon Brade (Alan), Barbara Taylor (David Johnson, deceased); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Larry was preceded in death by his sister-in-law Mary Jo Shidler (John, deceased).

Calling hours will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 PM on Friday, March 20, 2026, At Miller Funeral and Cremation Services of Victor, 301 West Main Street. A private interment will take place at Boughton Hill Cemetery in Victor, NY. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial contributions to Victor Hiking Trails at 85 East Main Street, Victor NY, 14564 or  Click HERE to Donate