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Harry Hugasian Obituary
Harry was born on August 29, 1929 in Hollywood, CA. The family moved to South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, only to return to Pasadena, CA for his senior year where he excelled at four sports in high school.
Harry would head off to college and play football, baseball and basketball at Stanford University. He excelled in football and helped lead his team to the Rose Bowl in 1952.
His love for football and his passion for the game led him to play for the Baltimore Colts and the Chicago Bears under the legendary Coach Pappa Hallas.
Harry would meet the love of his life, Nancy Waterman who he would marry and raise a family with in South Pasadena.
Harry is preceeded in death by his wife Nancy, his parents Vahan and Barbara Hugasian and his sister Marian. He is survived by his children Jon and his wife Lori, Stephen, Tammy and her husband Will, Paul and his wife Adriana, his grandkids Jaimie, Elise, Scott, Ajalynn, Brittany, Austin, Ashley and Dillon, along with many nieces and nephews.
Harry lived life to its fullest and will be missed. Hurray for Harry, Hurray at last, Hurray for Harry because he has gone to be with Nancy at last!
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Denise J Irvine
September 14, 2023
Harry was a wonderful grandfather to his grandchildren and always pinched their cheeks as one of his loving gestures!! As an ex (married to Steve), daughter in law, I have always had a deep respect and love for Harry!! Thank you Grandpa Harry!!! You are missed!!! You are a Legacy!!
Cliff Kenney
April 3, 2021
Harry was my best friend Steve’s stepdad and my first football coach. They were living on Fairview before buying and fixing up the bushnell house. Tammy and Paul were babies. He was the sweetest gentlest man. I never remember him raising his voice or saying anything mean. Passing of a South Pas legend.
Cliff Kenney
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Dick Hurwita
July 6, 2019
Harry and I were roomates while playing football at Hamilton AFB in Novato, CA. Great guy. RIP
Bob Evenson
September 26, 2017
I was in grade school in South Milwaukee, WI when Harry's family decided to move back to California. I remember the high school tried to change their mind since it didn't want to lose such a good football player.
The Thurmans
October 22, 2016
All of South Pas adored Harry! And we loved his song, "Hooray for ______" (fill in your name), which he loved to burst into whenever he thought it might embarass a person the most! We loved his practical jokes, his love of Nancy and the children, his allegiance to South Pas and Stanford, and his zest for life. Boy, those angels are scattering up in Heaven because Here Comes Harry, singing his heart out! We love you, Harry.
Dianne and Granny Thurman
Steve Irvine
September 24, 2016
DAD YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN GREAT.
I LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU. YOUR LEGACY WILL LIVE ON IN MY HEART AND THE HEARTS OF MY CHILDREN. I LOVE YOU AND TELL MOM I LOVE HER TO. YOUR SON STEVE.
Spiro Psaltis
September 24, 2016
...as we are so very saddened by the loss of our dear friend, Harry, we also look back at the years and years of friendship that he gave us. Courteous, considerate,hilarious, and a true friend, he joins our late father, Tony Psaltis, along with all his friends, his wife and parents. Always to be remembered and never forgotten, we pay tribute and send our love to our Uncle Harry. God Bless You.
September 23, 2016
I love you
And will miss
You always
Your son Steve.
Adrienne Hawkinson
September 21, 2016
How often I remember all the good times we shared from Stanford games to Christmas Eves. Harry and Nancy have probably rounded up a few of the old gang, Al and Cre Walsh, Jack Hawkinson. Good company!! Love, Adrienne
Sean Fox
September 21, 2016
RIP Harry! You were one of a kind! We'll miss you but always carry great memories of you and Nancy with us.
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