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in Firehouse for Culinary Skills Nov. 29, 2001 It's hard to find
someone in West Brighton, Staten Island, who didn't know and like
FDNY Lieutenant John Fischer. Fischer, who was posthumously promoted
to captain five days after losing his life while evacuating others
from the trade center, was known as a devoted father, husband
and one of the best chefs in the FDNY. He loved to cook, and would
often treat his firehouse mates to culinary bliss. The 46-year-old
from Ladder Co. 20 also arranged his free time to spend it with
his children, wife and their many relatives and friends. He also
found the time to run several miles each day. Fischer is survived
by his wife, Jean; sons Timothy and John; daughter, Laura; three
brothers George, William and Robert as well as his sister, Maureen
Sanborn. --Compiled by Newsday ******* Joh Fischer was posthumously
promoted to the rank of captain followingthe World Trade Center
disaster. An 18-year fire veteran, his company was one of the
first to respond to the attacks. Fischer was a dedicated family
man, who was active in his children’slives, coaching them in sports
and attending their games. “He thought the world of his wifeand
his kids. His days off were arranged around his kids’ schedules,”
said longtime friendMichael Toal. When Fischer coached, everyone
got to play, said his wife, Jean. “He never cared if the kids
won the game,” she said. “He was more interested in how they grew
up, knowingright from wrong, being able to make decisions.” --The
Associated Press
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