Edward Fishman

Edward E Fishman, 88 years of age, of West Hartford, CT passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. Born in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late Herman and Maybelle (Taylor) Fishman. Ed was born in Hartford and grew up in West Hartford, where he remained a resident until his passing. He was a graduate of Hall High school and graduated from UCONN in 1954. After working in the insurance industry, he founded and built a thriving pension administrative firm. After selling the company at age 65, in his true entrepreneurial spirit, he went on to the next phase of his life by establishing a commercial lending business which he ran until his passing. He remained active on several Boards and participated in many philanthropic causes. He led an active lifestyle, which included working out at the JCC, golfing, tennis, bicycling & running. But most of all, he loved being with his family, traveling with them, and spending time in Newport, RI. He leaves his wife, Eve (Stahl) Fishman, who he was married to for more than 65 years; his sons, Michael B. Fishman and his wife Evelyn of West Hartford, CT, Kenneth S. Fishman and his wife Lisa Wendell of Southborough, MA, and Ronald J. Fishman and his wife Kathy of West Hartford; eight grandchildren, Carolyn, Eric, Andrea, Jeremy, Rachel, Alex, Ben and Dana; and sisters-in-law, Helene Fishman and Hedyth Fishman. He was predeceased by his brothers Arthur Fishman and Robert Fishman. Private funeral services will be held Sunday, February 7, 2021 at The Emanuel Synagogue Cemetery, 1361 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, CT with Rabbi David J Small officiating. At 2:00 pm on Sunday, there will be a memorial service for family only in the Main Sanctuary at The Emanuel Synagogue. The family will hold shiva on Monday, February 8th at 7:00pm, via The Emanuel zoom. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to an newly created education fund which will be created in his memory at The Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford, CT. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Edward, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to an newly created education fund which will be created in his memory at The Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117.

The family will hold shiva on Monday, February 8th at 7:00pm, via The Emanuel zoom.