Gregory W. Fitch, a professor of philosophy at ASU since 1974, passed away on January 27.

Greg Fitch received his B.A. in English from Western Washington University, and his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in 1974. He immediately joined the Department of Philosophy here at ASU in that same year, and continued to teach and do his research here ever since. Fitch made substantial contributions to semantics and ontology in numerous articles and in two books, Naming and Believing, and Saul Kripke.

Greg was passionate about philosophy, and in fact led a life governed by reason. His dedication to philosophical inquiry manifested itself in, among other things, his leadership and analytical ability displayed in the many discussions of philosophical works that the department members would meet to consider. His philosophical ability was widely recognized and appreciated, both inside the department and out. But he also had a passion for life: he was a connoisseur of fine wines, a tennis player all of his adult life, a snow boarder, a backpacker, fly fisherman and, above all, a lover of surfing. He had a wide knowledge of literary works, with a special zeal for works of science fiction. And he played the guitar with gusto.

Greg Fitch is survived by his wife, Nancy Tribbensee, and his three brothers, Lowell, Mark, and Dean Fitch. He will be greatly missed.