Alvin Roy Fisher

Alvin Roy Fisher, was 86 when he passed away at 9:04 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Alvin was born July 27, 1928 to the late Alice Abrahams and Alrick Fisher in the parish of Saint Mary, Jamaica, WI. In the late 1950s, he moved to Kingston, Jamaica and worked at the University Hospital, where he met his wife Una Delores. He was preceded in death by his wife: Sister Joycelyn Delrio Toomer; son: Maurice Frances Fisher; and grandson: Robert Alvin Terrence Brown. In 1967, he migrated to the United States of America and resided in Washington, DC, where he lived until he was called home to be with the Lord.

Alvin was full of life, love and was fun to be around. He was very popular among family and friends and was known by many names: "Al", "Fish", "Brother Vin", "Mr. Fisher", and "Poppa Stoppa", "Fisha" "Granddaddy" "Daddy", Pops and Uncle Al". He had a heart of gold and loved all children. He opened his home to many always accepting andwilling to help anyone. At home, he loved to play his guitar and reggae music. Many recognized "Fisha" by his red and white Ford F-250 pick-up truck anywhere in the DC and Maryland area. Upon meeting him, one would recognize his wick'd sense of humor.

He was educated in the public schools of Jamaica and attended Lincoln Vocational school in Washington, DC where he received his Auto Mechanic certification. He was employed with several hotel chains in the Washington DC area for over 45 years. He retired from the Four Points by Sheraton – Downtown after 25 years of service but continued to work part-time until his health began to decline.

Alvin leaves to cherish his memory of three sons: Errol Fisher of Jamaica, WI, Glendon E. Fisher (Nadeen) of New Jersey, and Michael T. Fisher of Washington, DC; seven daughters: Claudia C. Royal of Florida, Elaine V. Wiggle (David) of Texas, Veronica E. Fisher of Maryland, Joan P. Fisher of Maryland, Sharon Fisher-Fields (Charles) of North Carolina, YvetteDockery (Zachary) of Georgia and Monica Fisher of Washington DC. In addition there are twenty-one grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; his brothers: Neville Lee Sang, Lloyd Lee Sang, and Arthur Lawrence; sisters-in-law; brother-in-law; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives; friends; and his favorite cat of the home, Goldie.