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Renee M. Fischer, age 88, of Orlando, passed away on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, at Orlando Regional Medical Center. She was born in Brooklyn on March 10, 1933, to the late Alexander and Ida (Irene) Beck Zuckman. On March 8, 1959, in Brooklyn, she married Calvin Fischer, her husband of nearly 60 years, who survives her. Renee held several different positions during her working career, however, she is remembered with great fondness by the faculty, staff and students of Yeshiva Har Torah in New York. In January 2015, she and her family relocated to the Orlando area.

In addition to her husband, Renee is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Adam and Heather Fischer; and her grandson, Ronan, her pride and joy. She was predeceased by her brother, David Zuckman.

A funeral service was held in the Pavilion at Ohev Shalom Cemetery, with Rabbi Arnold Siegel of Jewish Family Services officiating. In memory of Renee Marilyn Fischer, the family requests contributions to Yeshiva Har Torah, 250-10 Grand Central Parkway, Jamaica New York 11426. http://www.hartorah.org.

Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando FL 32810. 407-599-1180.