Harry, Samuel James, age 81, of Fullerton, CA., lost his battle to Melanoma on Feb. 17, 2008. Sam is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Nancy Harry, and his four children, Christine Krog of Geneva, IL., Samuel Jr. (Diana) Harry of Lakewood, CO., Maureen Harry of Fullerton, CA., Kathleen (Phil) Ely of Anaheim Hills, CA., and eight grandchildren. Sam was the son of Edward and Bernadette Harry and born in Connellsville, PA. His survivng siblings are Eileen Peifer, Bernadette Keslar, William Harry, Philip Harry, and Kathleen Moulton. Sam was a proud veteran of the US Navy in WWII and a survivor of the USS Franklin. He was a former president of the First Friday Friars, a Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus, active in the Probus Organization, and devoted to his Prison Ministry of over 16 years. His passion for golf kept him busy outside of his volunteer work. A Rosary will be held at 7:30 p.m., on Feb. 25, 2008 at St. Juliana Church, 1316 N. Acacia, Fullerton, CA. The Funeral Mass will be Feb. 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., at St. Juliana Church with an Honorary Military Ceremony to follow at Loma Vista Cemetery, 701 E. Bastanchury, Fullerton, CA. After the ceremony there will be a reception at the parish hall for family and friends. Donations in his name can be sent to the American Cancer Society. McAulay & Wallace Mortuary, Fullerton. McAulay & Wallace
Published in: Orange County Register from February 21, 2008 to February 23, 2008