Dr. Harry N. Upson Ph.D.

Dr. Harry N. Upson Ph.D. obituary, Richmond, VA

Harry Upson Obituary

Dr. Harry N. Upson, PhD, 83 of Richmond, VA, Westfield, NJ, Philadelphia, PA and Salt Lake City, UT, beloved husband of Carmen Bechard of 47 years, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2012. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, his wife and his children, Harry Lee Upson II, Deborah Upson Thompson, and Candace Upson McLane, his nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His parents, Harry Lee Upson and Ola Coleman Upson, preceded him in death. Harry was born in Richmond, Va. on May 26, 1929, and attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, Va., where he was a member of the Cadet Corps. He attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute, was a member of the Corps of Cadets and graduated with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering in 1950. Harry valued education. In 2004, he received his PhD in Engineering Management from Kennedy Western University. Harry had a 57 year career at Richmond Engineering Company (RECO), serving in many capacities including President of the Richmond plant, and President and CEO of RECO Industries Inc. of New Jersey. Harry was committed to service to his community. He served as a Commanding Officer of 2031st Research and Development Unit, USAR. A long-standing member of St. Bridget's Parish, he served as a CCD instructor as well as a member of the St. Bridget's Church Development Committee. He was a Rotarian for 20 years, serving as President of the Kenilworth, NJ Rotary Club, and was a Paul Harris Fellow. We thank God for the gift of Harry's life and the blessing of the time we spent with him. He provided a wonderful example of grace, courage, and service. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, November 19, 2012. Burial took place in the Westhampton Memorial Park in Richmond, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations in Harry's name to be sent to the Alzheimer's Association Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060, or by visiting the Alzheimer's Association website a t http://www.alz.org.

Published by Montgomery Newspapers from Nov. 19 to Nov. 23, 2012.
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Harry, your gone but not forgotten. Many pleasant memories are rushing in on this day.

Harish J Jagtiani

November 12, 2020

Memories come flooding back. Harry was different in many ways. In 1960s while 99.9999% of Americans drove Detroit built cars, Harry had a the Swedish Saab - probably the one one that I saw in Richmond, VA. Harry invited me to his wedding in 1965 with Carmen in DC area and requested that I take photographs with my new Nikon camera. When Nalina and I got married in 1966, they invited us to a sit down home cooked dinner at their apartment. Recollect going to the hospital when Candace was born in 1967. And visiting with them at their new house on West Cary Road --- though not as often as we had moved to India. But we stayed in touch over the phone whenever I was in US. Miss you, Harry!

Harish Jagtiani

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November 12, 2019

It was the summer of 1963 that I met Harry at Richmond Engineering Co while I was still in graduate school. The next year he invited me to join the company and it was a great pleasure to work with him. Last I spoke to him in 2008 or so when he informed about earning PhD. Our deepest condolences to Carmen and all of Harry's children. I'll always remember him. Harish Jagtiani

Harish Jagtiani

June 27, 2013

My deepest prayers are with the family.

November 25, 2012

Lorraine H. Cary

November 19, 2012

Harry Lee, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I cannot begin to imagine what you all are going through. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Debbie

November 19, 2012

Debbie, I'm saddened to learn of the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family now, and in the days ahead.

Although I didn't know your Dad, I know he had to be an awesome gentleman. That's evident in your kindness and generosity.

Linda E. Hudson

November 18, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Harry Lee and Debby.

Christina and Larry

Larry Lawrence

November 18, 2012

I didn't know you, but have the pleasure of friendship with Debbie Thompson, and if you were anything like her, the world was a better place because of you. My heart goes out to the family, and I pray that your hearts will heal, as the days go by. Our sympathy in your loss.

Dianna Bryant

November 18, 2012

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