Biography
Scott L. Fisher, of Long Branch passed away Friday, September 9th at Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ.
He was born in Red Bank and lived in West Long Branch before moving to Long Branch 16 years ago. Scott was a parishioner of St. Michael's RC Church, Long Branch. Scott received his AA in Library Media Technology in 1978 from Brookdale Community College, his BA in Educational Media Specialist in 1980 from Kean University and his MLS in 1983 from Rutgers University, Graduate School of Library & Information Studies.
In 1980 Scott taught and was a Librarian for the West Long Branch Board of Education. In 1982 he became the Director of Library Services at the Law firm of Robinson, St. John & Wayne, Newark. In 1996 he became the Director of Library Services at Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer, Newark, until 2006 when he became Director of Library Services at McCarter & English, LLP, Newark, until his death. Scott's work has been published 3 times in leading legal publications in New Jersey. He was appointed to National West Advisory Board and in 2002 was a faculty member teaching Research in private law libraries in a program created by LexisNexis. Scott was the Editor of NJ Law Librarians Assoc. newsletter,2002 -2004, Editor of NJ Law Librarians Association 1989-1990. President of NJ Law Librarians Assoc. 1988-1989.
Scott was a member of American Association of Law Libraries, American Bar Association, American Library Association, Monmouth Librarians Association, New Jersey Law Librarians Association, New Jersey Library Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association.
Scott was pre-deceased by his Mother and Father Mae Hoffmann Fisher in 2010 and U.S. District Court Judge Clarkson S. Fisher in 1997.
Surviving Scott are three brothers and two sisters- in- law, A. James Fisher and Dana Warner Fisher, Greensboro, N.C., N.J. Appellate Court Judge Clarkson S. Fisher, Jr. and Carolyn Sullivan Fisher, Oceanport and Daniel R. Fisher, London, England; five nieces and nephews, Daniel C. Fisher, Anna F. Kohansky and her husband Matthew, Clarkson S. Fisher, III, Caylan S. Fisher and Cilloran S. Fisher.
Visitation will be Monday, Sept. 12th, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Woolley Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 13th, 10:30 AM at St. Michaels RC Church, Ocean Avenue, Long Branch. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Contributions in Scott's memory may be made to Overlook Medical Center Foundation, 99 Beauvoir Ave., Summit, NJ 07902. You may light a candle of condolence by visiting www.woolleyfh.com.
Candles
Lauren
2011-09-09 23:52:23
Scott, you will be missed. I enjoyed working for you and I am glad that I had a chance to meet you and learn from you. Your life ended too soon. With love, Lauren
Maricela Bermudez
2011-09-10 01:39:55
Scott, you will be dearly missed. Your sweet disposition and easy-going manner will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace. Maricela
Eileen Scully
2011-09-10 16:45:30
Dear Scott,
You have your wings now. A kind and gentle Spirit, I hope you watch over all of us. May the Saints and Holy Angels escort you into Paradise. Forever Young in my Heart, Eileen
Akasha Sky
2011-09-10 20:02:56
because he was so very special to Danny
Lynn Tenwalde
2011-09-11 00:11:13
Sorry for your Loss. My Prayers are with Everyone at this time of Sorrow.
Sarah Moore
2011-09-11 18:07:45
Scott, even though I only worked with you for a short time, your kindness made such an impression on me. My prayers and thoughts are with your family, friends, and coworkers.
Kathie Sullivan
2011-09-11 22:00:37
To Scott's family: Scott will be missed by all of his colleagues. He was a fine man and a pleasure to know. My sincerest condolences to all of you.
Sylvia Reuben
2011-09-11 22:34:17
I retired as a Law Librarian 12 years ago, but for 20 yars previous to that I knew, respected and had very good feelings about Scott. He was wonderful person, a helpful colleague and a good friend. Sylvia Reuben
Diane Pugliese
2011-09-12 12:47:41
Scott and I always waited for the train together at the LB Train Station. He was a great friend and co-worker. I will deeply miss him and his kind and gentle soul. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to his family.
Karen Schuh
2011-09-12 15:51:26
Scott was a good friend, great person, consummate professional. He will be greatly missed.
Maria Da Costa
2011-09-12 16:40:20
Great person, you will be missed. Reast in Peace. Maria
Adrienne
2011-09-12 16:47:00
What a great guy - we will surely miss him at M&E. My sincere condolences to his family.
Sharon Taylor
2011-09-12 16:52:10
Scott and I had a mutal (librarian) friend and would often talk about that - what a nice and gentle man - my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathy Ferster
2011-09-12 18:05:07
Scott was the kind of person that made you feel you were a joy to know but it was the other way around with him, you were glad to see him always. His smile and wishing the best for everyone was his special gift. Heaven has captured the kindest soul we knew. Rest Peacefully.
Ruth Sullivan
2011-09-12 19:39:02
Scott was one of the kindest souls I have ever known. Scott would always greet you with a truly genuine smile and always a most caring heart. His love for his nieces and nephews was enormous and they will miss him.
It was a privilege for me to have known Scott.
To all the Fisher's my deepest sympathies, but know he is smiling down upon you now, you have my prayers with you.
Frank De Stefano
2011-09-12 19:48:21
My Condolences
Franca Perlongo
2011-09-12 20:35:52
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Scott well, but whenever I ran into him he always gave me a warm smile and said hello. I know he was a kind person and will be missed here by all.
patty dombrowski nelson
2011-09-12 22:23:49
dear jimmy and biffy and danny and families...i am so very sorry about scotty- what a shock that must have been for you all. I read the other memories and i think it might be comforting for you to see how he was regarded with such fondness. As i look at this picture I see a mixture of Jimmy and Uncle Clark. I believe it would have blessed me to be a friend of his. I am sure you all are better people if only to have loved and been loved by him. I am praying for you all. Love Patty
John Grieder
2011-09-13 02:30:54
I am so saddened to hear of Scott's passing. He was a skilled and knowledgeable librarian and a strong leader. He wrote with insight about librarianship for our publication, New Jersey Lawyer, on several occasions. I remember his many kindnesses, and my thoughts are with his family and friends.
Rest in peace, Scott. We'll miss you.
John Grieder
Marcina Sandilos George
2011-09-13 12:17:11
My heart was saddened with the news of Scott's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. I will always remember Scott as being a kind and wonderful person. May Scott's memory be eternal. I pray that the Lord comforts you. With deepest sympathy.
Laura Kovacs
2011-09-13 14:43:56
I had the pleasure to work with Scott at WGS and I always enjoyed our chats in the library. While we both moved on to other law firms I ran into Scott several times on the train and we always chatted . Scott was a true professional a kind soul and he will be forever missed by all those that had the pleasure to work with him .
Barbara Schott
2011-09-13 20:01:09
To Dana and your family,
May God bless you and hold you close during this time.
Barb
Peter and Mary Sandilos
2011-09-14 12:00:38
To the Fisher Family: Peter and I were in absolute shock to read of Scott's passing. It is so hard to put into words the love and affection we have always felt for him. He was wonderful as a student at the West Long Branch Schools and then later as an employee and fellow worker. We will always have beautiful memories of not only Scott, but of the entire Fisher Family. We thank God that He allowed us the privilege of knowing him. Our deepest sympathy and love to all of you.
Lucy Curci-Gonzalez
2011-09-14 18:43:57
Law librarians across the county will miss Scott. He was a respected and beloved colleague.
Amy Adams
2011-09-18 00:52:25
Scott was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
carolyn Fisher
2011-09-22 22:09:56
Dear Scott, A light went out in our lives, as well as in the world. Tomorrow is promised to no one. The universe is forever altered because you were here. You touched so many lives with your goodness. Everyone who came into your life, even briefly, was touched by your kindness. You will always live on in my heart My children will hold a special place in their hearts for Uncle Scott. Your journey is over and only peace and joy await you. You are among the angels and all who went before. Watch over us all. We will miss you always, we will love you always. Until we meet again, your sister Carolyn
