Larry Fish, a founding member of NLGJA-Philadelphia whose career included some 20 years with the city's Inquirer newspaper, died Saturday in his Center City home from complications of heart disease. He was 56 years-old.
William K. Marimow, the Inquirer's editor, is quoted in Mr. Fish's obituary as saying, "I always felt he was a stellar reporter, and just as important, a really terrific colleague. He was accurate, thorough and fair."
In addition to his sister, Mr. Fish is survived by his parents, two sisters and four nephews. NLGJA extends its most sincere sympathies to Mr. Fish's family and friends.
Click here to read the full obituary published by the Philadelphia Inquirer.
NLGJA is an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students working from within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues. NLGJA opposes all forms of workplace bias and provides professional development to its members.
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