Harry was a great man who played the saxophone in a jazz band, proudly served his country as a firefighter, served in the Air Force during the Korean War, and then went on to work his entire career for the federal government. Born on July 28, 1934, in Rochester New York, to Charles and Cecilia, he married Kathy in 1959 and moved to Oklahoma in 1961. He passed peacefully at home July 13, 2022 with his family holding his hands. Its nearly impossible to sum up such a generous and compassionate soul with mere words. How do we find words adequate to thank this man for always being there for family, for neighbors, for colleagues, and friends He taught us to love the great outdoors and to live life fully and deeply. He taught us that there is no greater gift than unconditional love and what truly matters in this world has no monetary value. He never gave up; he never quit, even when things seemed impossible. A natural problem solver, he saw every challenge as something worth improving, and if he could do it, hed gather up his tools and make it better. He used to fix things while on vacation, he used to fix things when he visited friends, he used to fix things no one even knew they wanted fixed! If he came to your house for dinner theres a great chance hed fix something before he left! He showed us that family doesnt have to be related or normal to be perfect. He was especially proud of his two children; four grandchildren; and his precious 6 great grandchildren, with another one on the way. But while his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were so dear to him, he loved his wife, Kathy most of all. They were happily married for 63 years and if you knew him, happily is the key word here. This guy never missed a moment to smile that cheesy grin and he was always happy. Our life has been guided by a man who showed us by example that laughter is the best medicine and life should never be taken too seriously. He showed us how to be faithful to God and family in an unassuming way. He taught us to take care of others with kindness and compassion. He never missed an opportunity to take care of family and friends, whether they lived near or far. He was a humble man who achieved greatness in a way that most of us can only aspire to: to be good and kind and curious and grateful every day of our lives. He had a grateful life well-lived. And up to the very, very end, he was still teaching us that manners matter, to embrace happiness in every moment, to love deeply . . . and theres always room for ice cream! The nightly mayors meetings will remain constant. There are simply no words to express how much he will be missed, but in the words of his wife Kathy, his unshakeable faith taught us that he is right where he wants to be now. . Mass of Christian Burial Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church Saturday, July 16, 2022 11:00 AM 7336 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73132