Elissa C. Fisher

July 30, 1934 - January 2, 2021

Wantage - Elissa C. Fisher, age 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Elissa was born and raised in The Bronx, New York to the late Joseph and Alba Celano and she proudly attended The Bronx School of Science in New York City. She married Robert Linn Fisher on September 11, 1953. Elissa was a dedicated church member all her life and offered her service on many church boards. Elissa was involved in the Newton Rotary Club through her husband Robert, and hosted may entertaining social functions at the home she lovingly restored in Stillwater. Elissa was a successful business owner of The Country Mugger and The Soap Opera, both located in Olde Lafayette Village. Foremost, Elissa was a dedicated homemaker, who loved to bake for church fellowship, restore antiques, and provide hospitality and comfort to all. Besides her parents, Elissa was predeceased by her husband, Robert L. Fisher and her eldest son, Charles O. Fisher. She is survived by her son, Christopher and his wife Rita and her daughter, Jodi and her husband John. God blessed her with four beautiful grandchildren and four beautiful great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Friends may pay their respects to the family prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m.. . In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Elissa’s memory to Karen Ann Quinlan Center of Hope Hospice, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860 or to a no-kill animal shelter. Elissa will forever be remembered for her generosity of spirit,, kindness, and love. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com