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Harry Clouse Obituary

CLOUSE, HARRY B., JR. Harry B. Clouse, Jr., 79, of Cheshire, was called home to be with the Lord after a brief illness on Sunday, March 17, 2013, with his loving family by his side. Harry was the beloved husband of Irene E. (Landa) Clouse. He was born on April 26, 1933 in New Haven, son of the late Harry B. and Jean Schipper Clouse. Harry was a resident of Hamden, CT, for 45 years, before moving to Cheshire. Harry served as a member of the National Guard early in his life and was a graduate of The Boardman Trade School, New Haven. Harry worked for Yale University for 43 Years retiring as a Power Plant Engineer. After retiring, Harry spent a great deal of his newly found free time assisting in the construction of the children's playground at Bassett Park in Hamden, CT. He was a faithful parishioner of St. Thomas Becket Church. In addition to his wife, Irene to whom he was married 55 years, he is also survived by his three loving daughters, Catherine Stern, Elizabeth Cusano (Louis) and Karolyn DeGrand (Robert). Harry was predeceased by his daughter, Linda Jean Clouse. Harry was the proud grandfather of five grandchildren: Jonathan Stern (Kristi), Matt DeGrand (Sara), Caitlin DeGrand, Alexandra and Tyler Cusano. Harry is also survived by his sisters Eleanor Johnson (John) of N. Guilford, and Helen Way of Guilford, and his brother Edward Clouse (Betty) of Florida; and several nieces and nephews. Harry was predeceased by a brother John Clouse (Barbara) of Florida. Harry enjoyed traveling, boating and fishing, antique car shows, attending all the various activities at Southwick in Cheshire, but most of all spending time with his grandchildren.The family would like to thank the doctors and the staff of Yale (St. Raphael's Campus) for their compassionate and wonderful care Harry received. His family will receive family and friends from 9-10:30 am on Thursday at Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden, prior to his funeral mass. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 11 am in St. Thomas Becket Church, 435 North Brooksvale Rd., Cheshire. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Harry may be made to Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang, 555 Long Wharf Dr., New Haven, CT. 06511 or Make a Wish Foundation. Make a Wish Foundation of America, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 6062, Albert Lea, MN 56007-6662. www.siskbrothers.com

Published by The New Haven Register from Mar. 18 to Mar. 20, 2013.
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Our deepest condolences to you all. You are in our prayers.

Gino & Maria DiMonaco

March 20, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I wish I could attend the services. I have fond memories of visits to Uncle Harry and Aunt Irene's house. I hope you find comfort knowing we will see him again in Heaven. With love, Carolyn (Buck) Burkhart. Shawnee, KS

March 20, 2013

To the Clouse Family, So sorry for your loss.

Jonathan Burne

March 20, 2013

Ireen and family,
Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Harry was a wonderful neighbor and friend and he will be missed,,,, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
With love, The Cimino Family

Rosann POLYDYS

March 19, 2013

My condolences to Irene and the family. May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family today and always.

Sue D'Agostino

March 18, 2013

Please accept our condolences on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Steven & Alison Gigantino

March 18, 2013

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