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Harry Craig Obituary

Harry J. Craig of West Chester Harry J. Craig, 53 of West Chester, died Monday, September 23, 2013 at Neighborhood Hospice Inpatient Unit in West Chester. He was the husband of Eileen A. Vernarec Craig. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Harry H. Craig and Clare Zimmerman Craig both of Chalfont. Harry was a graduate of St. Joseph's Preparatory School and College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts. He worked as a CPA/Project Consultant for A. C. Lordi in Malvern. Harry was a member of St. Agnes Church in West Chester. He enjoyed coaching for youth baseball and soccer, and was a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles and Flyers. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his children; Timothy and Amanda both of West Chester and siblings, Clair Marie Craig of Chalfont, William (Deborah) Craig of Middleton, Mass., and Diane (Richard) Peterman of Philadelphia. He is also survived by two nieces and three nephews. Relatives and Friends are invited to his Funeral Mass, at 10 a.m. Friday, September 27, at St. Agnes Church, 233 W. Gay St. West Chester, PA 19380. Interment will be at St. Agnes Cemetery in West Chester. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 26 at the DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. 410 North Church Street West Chester, PA 19380, 610-696-1181, www.DellaFH.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Harry's memory may be made to Neighborhood Hospice, 400 E. Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19380.

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Published by Daily Local News from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2013.

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Sean Diviny

September 20, 2014

Harry was a terrific guy. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. I'll always remember him fondly from our time at The Prep.

Steph Slopey

October 5, 2013

Eileen, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. Please know I am thinking of you, and praying for you and your family.

Graziano family

October 1, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of Harry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything, please let us know.

Ter Delaney

September 27, 2013

Diane,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother, Harry. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers and I hope wonderful memories of Harry will help to ease your and your family's hearts!

Aidan Diviny

September 26, 2013

Harry was a good friend, center and catcher. Only good memories of a good man. Billy, my condolences to you, your family and Harry's family.

RICHARD GORMLEY

September 26, 2013

To the Craig family,

I am saddened to hear the news of your husband and father passing. I played with football with Harry at St Joe's Prep and he was a terrific guy and a good football player. You will be in my prayers.

Carol Kuhn

September 26, 2013

Eileen, so sorry to hear of your loss, you and your family are in my prayers, may God wrap his loving arms around you.

Sean Diviny

September 25, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. Billy, I know we haven't spoken in a long time, but I have a lot of great memories with Harry. My condolences.

Sue and David Grashof

September 25, 2013

Eileen, David and I are so saddened by the loss of Harry. Please know that you and your children are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue and David Grashof

Rosemarie Batson

September 25, 2013

Dear Eileen,Tim,and Amanda,
We are so very sorry and saddened to hear about the passing of your dear husband and father. May thoughts and prayers of family and friends support you at this most difficult time. God bless Harry, and God bless all of you!
Sincerest sympathy,
The Batson Family
Joe, Ro, Jennifer, and Michael

joseph whitmoyer

September 25, 2013

i am so sorry for your loss,may he rest in peace.an let god wrap you in his arms till we all meet again.

Gerri Test

September 25, 2013

Dear Eileen, Timothy and Amanda,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Husband and Dad. May the comfort and strength of your family, friends and faith help to get you through this difficult time, both now and in the future.

Ann Lance and Family

September 25, 2013

Dear Eileen,
I was so very sorry to learn of the loss of your Husband. Please know that you are in our thoughts at this very difficult time.

Sherry Sandt

September 25, 2013

Eileen, I am so incredibly sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.

Mary Stark

September 25, 2013

Eileen - I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your children during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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