Richard Fischer, systems analyst

Richard Pierie Fischer, a longtime Ridgefielder, died on Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, at Norwalk Hospital. He was 66 years old.

Mr. Fischer was born in Philadelphia on June 13, 1938, the eldest child of Herman W. and Elizabeth P. Fischer. His bachelor of arts degree in French from Wesleyan University came with the accolade of “Distinction.”

Mr. Fischer worked as a systems analyst until his retirement in 2002.

“He was a sailing enthusiast, avid reader, supporter of just causes, loving parent and husband,” his family said. “He was an entirely ethical human being.”

Mr. Fischer is survived by Bonnie, his wife of 39 years; a daughter, Julia B. Fischer of New York; a son, Peter R. Fischer of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a brother, Edward, and his wife Vanessa Fischer, of West Sussex, England; and a sister, Patty Fischer of Prescott, Ariz.

A memorial service will be held at Kane’s Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah St., Ridgefield, on Friday, March 4, at 11.

In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the American Civil Liberties Union, 125 Broad St., 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004, or to the Foundation for Melanoma Research, 3601 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19104.