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Harry "Popi" Alden

1931 - 2016

Harry "Popi" Alden obituary, 1931-2016, Wingdale, NY

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1931

DIED

2016

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Harry Alden Obituary

Harry "Popi" Alden

Wingdale - Harry "Popi" Alden, 84, went to be with the love of his life, Betty, on August 2, 2016. He passed away at his home in Wingdale, New York. Harry was born December 8, 1931 in Knox, PA, the son of the late William and Flora Mays Alden. He was in the United States Army and served during the Korean War and spent time in Europe cleaning up the concentration camps from World War 2. He worked at the Harlem Psychiatric Center as a Therapy Aide as well as a cook. He later worked at the Pawling Rubber Company and finished his working years as a Bus Driver for Saftran and First Student.

Harry is survived by his "Best Buddy" and granddaughter, Mya; his two daughters Robin of Wingdale, Cindy Mihm of Texas and her husband Bill and their children Brandie and Adam; his two sons, Scott of Lagrangeville and his children Scotty, Billy, Ian and Edie, and Tom of Alabama and his children Stephanie, Shannon, Damian; his grandchildren, Cortney, and her children Mya, Caleb, Nathan, Kiera, and Evan of Pawling, D'Arcy and her husband Marc and their children Jennifer, Nina, Marc Jr., Sofia, and Noah of Florida, and David of Auroa; his sister Mary and her husband Cleon of PA., and his sister Nellie (Louise) of Florida. Harry is also survived by numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews spread across the U.S. Harry is predeceased by his grandson Donovan who passed in March 2014.

All services will be held at the families convenience. Harry has requested that any donations be sent to his favorite charities, AWASA, Dover First Baptist Church, Wingdale, NY 12594, or Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, Route 22, Dover Plains, NY 12522. Kenny Funeral Homes, Sharon, CT has care of arrangements.

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Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Aug. 5 to Aug. 10, 2016.

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September 20, 2016

grandpa was one of my best friends. even though i didnt show it that much. he will always be in my heart. and i will always miss him. he had a good impact on everybody he came in to contact with. it was a big loss to the alden and spencer family. but we will survive. we will live our lives as if he was still here and continue to make him proud. I love you Grandpa.

August 13, 2016

My sincere condolences to the Alden family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

August 6, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely Lorraine and Sal

Lorna Fischmann

August 6, 2016

Prayers for you Robin and family.May he be at peace with our Lord.

marcia bosco

August 5, 2016

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Horton Family

August 5, 2016

So sorry for your loss.Harry was a very nice man,hard worker!He always had a smile!May he always R.I.P.

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