Chase Alumni Association

 

Robert (Bob) Arnold Fischer, who made his mark in a number of domestic departments at Chase Manhattan between 1969 and 1986, died on February 9, 2026 in Ridgewood, NJ, where he had lived most of his married life. 

 

Born in the Bronx, NY, Fischer grew up in Avenel, NJ, and was the first person in his family to graduate from high school. Fischer earned a scholarship to Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, where the trajectory of his life changed. He graduated with honors in 1967, having majored in Political Science, and met his future wife there.  

 

He joined Chase Manhattan in 1969 and stayed for 17 years, working in Corporate Planning, Middle Market Banking, Private Banking/investment Services and Domestic Institutional. While at Chase, he earned his MBA at New York University and became a Certified Financial Analyst.

 

In 1988, he joined DialAmerica Marketing in Mahwah, NJ.  

 

His Catholic faith was the foundation of his life. After retirement, Fischer served Our Lady of Mt. Carmel as a eucharistic minister and altar server for daily and funeral masses. He found incredible purpose serving communion to the residents of Ridgewood Center. 

 

Fischer fought aggressive colon cancer for more than two years, defying all expectations. Among his survivors are his wife of 55 years, Julie; two daughters and a son, and seven grandchildren.

 

Memorial donations can be made to Duquesne University’s scholarship fund.