Kerry Fisher

Kerry Michael (Pittman) Fisher was born on November 12, 1959 in Brooklyn, NY. He moved with his family to Virginia in 1963 and became a true Virginian. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School for three years before moving to Dale City in 1970. He attended several schools in Prince William County, as the county was growing and constantly adding schools, but his last was Woodbridge Senior High School. Kerry was employed with Burke Auto Service for 30 years as an Automotive Technician and also a State Inspector for the last 11 years. "Bear" would consistently go out of his way to help anyone who needed it, and for that he was well loved and respected by is co-workers, customers, and friends. Kerry had several joys in life which included racecars and his many dogs. His love of dogs became clear many, many years ago when he decided to take the neighbor's dog to church. When his Mom asked why he did that, Kerry said, "Well, he said he wanted to go!" Kerry really loved sports and played baseball on a community league as a teen. He loved the Yankees, but during football season, he was a diehard San Francisco 49ers fan. Kerry's love of sports and kids became truly evident while serving as a volunteer coach for the Dale City "Lightning" Track Club for the last eight years. Coach Bear (affectionately called by his Lightning track family) first joined as a parent introducing the sport to Ian and Robin. At the time, the program did not have a shot put coach. It didn't take Kerry long to volunteer his time and share his knowledge to teach an event he loved and competed in himself. Coach Bear was well known throughout the track and field community. He assisted with leading shot put competitions and clinics during local events. Kerry always had encouraging words to share with athletes, parents and his fellow coaches. Notably, his coaching led several athletes to receive championship honors at state, regional and national level track and field championships. Kerry was preceded in death by his loving and devoted father James E. Fisher. He is survived by his mother, Rosina Fisher; his children, Ian and Robin (Anne Fisher) and one stepdaughter, Samantha Roberts; one brother, Curtis Pittman and three sisters, Renee Caldwell-Brown, Crystal Pittman, and Danielle Fisher. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends.

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Kerry Fisher

April 17, 2019