Larry Fisher

Larry Fisher
Larry Fisher
Born	June 6, 1907
Died	February 4, 2001 (aged 93); Palm Beach, Florida
Nationality	American
Occupation	Real estate developer
Known for	Co-founder of Fisher Brothers
Spouse	Kathleen Fisher
Children	2
Family	Zachary Fisher (brother); Martin Fisher (brother)

Larry Fisher (June 6, 1907 – February 4, 2001) was an American real estate developer and philanthropist who co-founded the Fisher Brothers real estate development company.

Biography

Born to a

Imperial House, and 50 Sutton Place South. Fisher Brothers portfolio included 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Park Avenue Plaza, 299 Park Avenue

, and 605 Third Avenue.

Philanthropy

Fisher served on the board of directors of the Trooper Foundation-State of New York, the Police Athletic Foundation, New York's Finest Foundation, New York City Mission Society Cadet Corps, and the Veterans Bedside Network.

Archdiocese of New York; and helped to establish the Fisher House Foundation with his brother which built lodging on military bases for the families of the wounded.^[2] He and his brother were also known for donating $10,000 to the families of all New York City police officer that were killed in the line of duty.^[2]

Personal life

Fisher had one son from his first marriage, Arnold Fisher, a partner in Fisher Brothers.[2] In his 70s, he married his second wife, Kathleen Fisher. Fisher died at his home in Palm Beach, Florida.^[2] Richard L. Fisher, the son of his brother Martin, was also a partner in the firm until his untimely death in 2006.^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b New York Times: "Zachary Fisher, 88, Dies; Helped Alter New York Skyline", by Wolfgang Saxon June 05, 1999
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j Saxon, Wolfgang (February 7, 2001). "Larry Fisher, 93, Developer and Philanthropist". The New York Times.
^ ^a ^b Wall Street Journal: "Forging Ahead After Tragedies - The Fisher Family Hits It Stride Once Again" By Sarah Rose December 8, 2013
^ "Zachary Fisher - Builder, Philanthropist, Patriot". fisherhouse.org. Retrieved 24 June 2015.

[NYTZachartObituary-1] New York Times: "Zachary Fisher, 88, Dies; Helped Alter New York Skyline", by Wolfgang Saxon June 05, 1999

[LarryFishObit-2] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j Saxon, Wolfgang (February 7, 2001). "Larry Fisher, 93, Developer and Philanthropist". The New York Times.

[WSJTragedies-3] Wall Street Journal: "Forging Ahead After Tragedies - The Fisher Family Hits It Stride Once Again" By Sarah Rose December 8, 2013

[Fisher_2-4] "Zachary Fisher - Builder, Philanthropist, Patriot". fisherhouse.org. Retrieved 24 June 2015.

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