Greenwood, DE – Mitchell M. Fisher, 86, born on Dec. 26, 1939, passed away on April 7, 2026, at home in Greenwood, Del.
Mitch is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pearl E. Fisher; his daughter, Denise S. Roberts (Fisher) and her husband, David, of Laurel, Del.; his son, Martin Fisher, and his wife, Leone, of Delmar, Md.; his brother Darwin B. Fisher and his wife, Jackie, of Harrington, Del.; his brother Horace Maloney of Greenwood, Del.; lifelong friends Jacob Wagner and his wife, Angela, of Milford, Del.
Many years ago, Mitch was fishing and went into the frigid bay. Jacob struggled to get Mitch back into the boat. Jake was in his teens. Jake saved Mitch’s life that day. We are forever indebted.
Mitch was preceded in death by his father, Norman Fisher, and his mother, Francis Fisher; his brother Holland (Butch) Fisher of Preston, Md.; and by Jacky Joseph McCorkendale (Joe) of Fayetteville, N.C.
Mitch and Pearl owned numerous businesses together over the years. They owned Parkway Service Station in Greenwood, Del., and owned and bred Standardbred racehorses for over 40 years. Mitch drove and trained horses as well. They also owned and operated Ocean Fresh Seafood of Harrington, Del., for 25 years. With all the businesses, they worked side by side to build a future. I guess it’s not work if you are doing it with the love of your life.
In the early 1960s, Mitch worked in law enforcement in Ocean City, Md., as well as Virginia Beach, Va. He also worked in various communities in Delaware. Mitch loved animals more than anything, especially his faithful dog Duchess. Since his illness he developed a love for wild birds. No matter the weather he kept multiple birdfeeders well stocked. His mobility became very difficult as his illness progressed. His love of Jesus became a mainstay in his life and in his final days it gave him great peace. Mitch was a proud American and a patriot. He was a member of Moose Lodge 534 of Harrington, Del., for the last 44 years. He was a member of the USTA for over 40 years.
Mitch put up a courageous battle with cancer since 2009, at times in remission and it just would not let go.
A funeral service will be at noon Wednesday (April 15) at the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, DE 19934, where there will be a viewing from 11 a.m. until noon Wednesday. Burial will follow in Hopkins Cemetery, Felton.
Online condolences may be made via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.