Tampa, Florida
BUMPUS, Rev. Monsignor Harold B., Dr. Theol. 82, passed from this life into his loving Father's arms on Friday, July 5, 2013. Beloved friend, pastor, teacher, and counselor to all whose paths intersected with his own. A father figure who shared all of God's promises, walked with us when we felt...
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God rest your soul, Padre. Thanks for being my mentor and friend, especially during my young adulthood in the 1980's at USF Catholic Center...Also for helping to prepare my wife Valerie and receiving her into the Catholic Church...and for being at our wedding 25 years ago...Thank you, Thank you...
Tom Gotschall
August 06, 2013 | Alpharetta, GA
Rest in peace dear friend.
Steve Patterson
July 13, 2013 | Lighthouse Point, FL
Rest in peace dear friend.
July 13, 2013
I met Harry in 1984 while at USF. He was a great mentor through my undergrad and graduate years. He guided me through Greek, philosophy, psychology, and elements of Catholicism, all the while treating me as an equal. He married my wife and I in 1991, and we stayed in touch after I left Tampa, often having wonderful visits on my returns. I will miss his wit and sense of humor, his keen mind, and his loving kindness. Like many of us that he touched, we are better off for having known him and...
Bill Rose
July 13, 2013 | Wayne, PA
Thank you for all you have given. You will be missed greatly,Monsignor!
July 13, 2013
Wishing you strength now and the days to come.
Krystyna&Thomas Delpha
July 12, 2013 | Cicero,New York
In the words of Saint Augustine: "Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe."
Reverend Monsignor Bumpus, may you now see your reward in Heaven, my friend...
Damon Palestra
July 11, 2013 | Trinity, FL
Rest in peace
Maryann Harper
July 11, 2013 | Riverview, FL
After 28 years with one Bay Area Parish family, I moved my family to Saint Peter the Apostle in Trinity. There, Monsignor Bumpus and Father Hughes welcomed us and shared in our Faith Journey as we all grew together in a young Parish.
Now, shortly after a celebration of life in his 50 years of serving our Lord and Savior, we pray that our friend and counselor be granted eternal rest in the Peace of our Heavenly Father. May your guiding light continue to shine through the works and...
Damon Palestra
July 11, 2013 | Trinity, FL