Obituary of Alexandra Fischer

September 14, 2025

Alexandra Elizabeth Fischer (née Stetter) passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in New York. She was 28.

Among countless admirable qualities, Alex most exemplified selfless care for others. Those fortunate enough to have known Alex experienced firsthand the time, effort, and energy that she invested in each and every relationship, no matter how seemingly fleeting. She was a shoulder to cry on and an unwavering cheerleader. No burden was too trivial for Alex to help ease with a tender hug, a thoughtful care package, or a kind note.

Alex was a native Vermonter, born in Burlington and raised in Montpelier. She attended Montpelier High School, graduating in 2015. In school, Alex was an avid debater in the classroom and a force to be reckoned with in every sport, every season. Her art graced the halls long after she departed them and brought many a smile to the faces of those who followed in her footsteps, particularly her younger sister.

She attended Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, graduating with a degree in Public Policy in 2020. On campus, Alex dedicated herself to her friends, her academics, and the rowing team. There, she formed lifelong bonds of friendship, met her future husband Eric, and found a second family during her semester abroad in Copenhagen.

Alex began her professional career as a management consultant in Boston. After two years as a regular passenger on the train between Boston and New York, Alex moved to Manhattan and into an apartment with Eric. There she proved that she was a master hostess with a signature warm style. Among her happiest moments were when she would fill the apartment with close friends, good cheer, and a delicious home-cooked meal.

She constantly sought out opportunities to bring joy to others. She inevitably became the “social chair” at work, joined the New York Junior League, and filled her friends’ calendars with constant opportunities to spend time together. She took unceasing pride in seeing joy radiate from friends’ faces and bringing light to all those in her orbit. 

Alex was married to Eric in Waitsfield, Vermont, in October 2024, surrounded by family and friends. She and Eric looked forward to building their lives, relationship, and family together.

Alex is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Eric Fischer; parents, Jeff and Jean Stetter; and sister, Meredith Stetter. Throughout her life, Alex displayed a fierce loyalty to her family. They will miss Alex so deeply.

Her influence will live on in the countless happy memories she created for all those who knew her. Her family and loved ones hope to be able to carry on even a fraction of her immense spirit and aspire to move through every day with the same compassion for themselves and others that Alex exemplified.

A memorial service will be held at 11AM on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Grace Church, 802 Broadway, New York, followed by a visitation at Greenwich Village Funeral Home at 199 Bleeker Street from 1PM to 4PM. Alex’s family will host a celebration of life in Alex’s honor in Vermont in the coming months. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kellogg-Hubbard Public Library in Montpelier or the Washington County Family Center. The family will also collect gently used, light-hearted novels for a donation in her name. A box will be available at the funeral home.

Funeral Services