Robert L. Fish ’58

Portrait
Image
1
Body

Bob died June 27, 2024, in Wolfeboro, N.H. He was 87.

He came to Princeton from the Governor Dummer Academy, where he participated in student government, publications, and golf. At Princeton, Bob majored in economics and was a member of Tiger Inn, Whig-Clio, and the Yacht Club.

After graduation, having been in ROTC, he served in the Army until honorably discharged in 1968. Bob received the Gold Medal Award from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Certified Public Accountancy and enjoyed a lifelong successful career as a private business owner and consultant. He married Sarah Graf in 1958 in Manchester, N.H., and they were married for more than 65 years.

Bob dedicated himself to his friendships in all corners of the Earth, from his friends in the Army to his friends from his childhood in Wolfeboro, and friends at Harbour Ridge in Florida and at Concord Country Club in Concord, Mass. People admired and respected him and could not help but smile at his wit.

Bob is survived by his three daughters, his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.The class extends its deepest sympathy to them all.

0 Responses

Join the conversation

Plain text

Full name and Princeton affiliation (if applicable) are required for all published comments. For more information, view our commenting policy. Responses are limited to 500 words for online and 250 words for print consideration.

Paw in print

Image
PAW's July/August 2025 issue cover, featuring a photo of people dressed in orange and black, marching in the P-rade, and the headline: Reunions, Back in Orange & Black.
The Latest Issue

July 2025

On the cover: Wilton Virgo ’00 and his classmates celebrate during the P-rade.