Mayor Greg Fisk talks about his first week on the job during an interview on Oct. 23. Fisk was found dead in his house on Monday.

Mayor Greg Fisk talks about his first week on the job during an interview on Oct. 23. Fisk was found dead in his house on Monday.

Fisk’s life to be celebrated Sunday

A “Community Celebration of Life” will be held to honor Mayor Greg Fisk this Sunday from 1-2 p.m. at Centennial Hall, according to a short statement from Fisk’s son, Ian. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Instead of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Juneau Community Foundation for the Mayor Greg Fisk Memorial Fund to benefit youth in Juneau.

“Light snacks and refreshments” will be served at a reception following the celebration of Fisk’s life.

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A Community Celebration of Life in honor of Mayor Greg Fisk will be held on Sunday, December 13, from 1:00 – 2:00pm at Centennial Hall. A reception with light snacks and refreshments will follow immediately after. The public is welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Juneau Community Foundation for the Mayor Greg Fisk Memorial Fund to benefit youth in Juneau.

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