George C. Fischbach

George C. Fischbach, age 94, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 8, 2026 while holding his wife's hand as “I’ll Be Seeing You” played.

George was a 1950 graduate of St. Elizabeth High School. He was one of a handful of boys in that graduating class which brought a smile to his face, as the story goes, the odds were always in his favor for girl/boy events. George remained close to his classmates over the years. He enjoyed attending monthly luncheons at Crossroads with “The Girls” from high school. George also remained in contact with the nuns who taught him and sent regular donations to the retired Benedictine Sisters at St. Gertrude’s Monastery of Ridgely, Maryland. George proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as a Private First Class during the Korean War. He was stationed in Japan. After his service, George, fondly known as, “George the Mailman” from his route in Dunlinden Acres, worked as a letter carrier at the Marshallton Post Office before retiring after 33 years. He was a lifetime member of the National Association of Letter Carriers and worked after retirement in the mailroom at DelTech Wilmington Campus for 10 years. George was an original volunteer with the Pardons Project of Delaware. He believed in second chances. He was an avid Baltimore Colts fan and was a member of the New Castle Council of the Baltimore Colts Corral, Corral #14.

George was a kind and loving person. He fiercely loved his family both immediate and extended which includes many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was devout in his faith and practiced his faith in his daily living in both prayer and actions. George never met a stranger and made lifelong friends wherever he went. He loved nature and animals, especially cats and dogs.

George was preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Everardo "Evie" Martinez; sisters Doris and Janie and parents, George B. and Regina Fischbach.

George is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janice Fischbach; daughters, Dawn Martinez (Juan) and Mary Ellen Fischbach; son, Christopher Fischbach; and his namesake, granddaughter, Georgi Martinez and his granddog, Griffin.

Funeral Services will be at 11 am on Saturday, November 14 at ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH NEWPORT, 2 S. Augustine St. Newport, DE 19804 where visitation will begin at 10 am. Burial will be private.

Contributions in George's memory may be made to St. Elizabeth High School, Att. The Advancement Office, 1500 Cedar Street, Wilmington, DE 19805.

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