Seymour Fishkin, born Jan 19, 1928 in New York City, died peacefully in Seattle on August 8, 2026 after a full day of family and friends stopping by to say goodbye and send him on his way with words of love. He is dearly missed by his daughter-in-law, Gillian Muessig, granddaughter Meridith Fishkin and her husband Arlen Duncan III, grandsons Evan Fishkin and Rand Fishkin, and Rand’s wife Geraldine, as well as scores of extended family and friends, particularly the residents and staff at Brookdale West Seattle. He joins his wife Pauline Fishkin and his sons Scott Lowell Fishkin and Mitchell Rand Fishkin.

Seymour graduated with honors from the prestigious Stuyvesant High School in New York City. He volunteered as a paratrooper in WWII. Seymour married Pauline in 1949, remaining devoted to her for the next 77 years. He leveraged the GI Bill, earning a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and mathematics from City College in 1952. During the era of Perestroika in the 1980’s Seymour was asked to assist with the post-communist reconstruction and renovation of factories. During their extensive travels throughout Western and Central Europe, Russia, China, Hong Kong, and the United States, Seymour and Pauline amassed an eclectic art collection which he displayed and enjoyed to the end of his days. Following his engineering career, Seymour applied his skills to help Rand reverse-engineer early tech algorithms and patents. In retirement, he became a respected startup mentor and advisor, earning the respect of the Seattle tech entrepreneurial ecosystem and serving until his last weeks.

Friends and family remember Seymour for his sharp wit and his desire to bring a smile to everyone he met. He will be missed.