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Harry J. Baxter Jr.

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October 8, 2016

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Harry J. Baxter, Jr. of Warminster, PA passed away on Saturday October 8, 2016 in Somerset, NJ. He was 68. He was born in Philadelphia, a son of Kathryn Baxter and the late Harry J. Baxter, Sr. Harry was a graduate of Penn State University and had a career in the transportation industry in the Philadelphia area. Harry was the life of the party and with his quick wit, ample charm and infectious laugh, he was a pleasure to be around. He liked to watch PSU football, take trips to Atlantic City and enjoyed comedy wherever he could find it, which was generally wherever he was. He most enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be remembered as a gentle, warm and funny son, brother, uncle, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. Harry is survived by four sons, Mark Baxter and his wife Daniela of Rotkreuz, Switzerland, Matthew Baxter, Brian Baxter and his wife Csilla of Ballston Spa, NY, and Gregory Baxter and his wife Petra of Warren, NJ, Eileen Bove, the mother of his children, and six grandchildren, Corina, Ava, Alesch, Kelemen, Charlotte and Benjamin, in addition he is survived by three siblings, Margaret Ripley, Fred Baxter and Mary Baxter. He is predeceased by his brother Michael. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday October 14th after 10am in Nativity of Our Lord Church, 605 W. Street Rd, Warminster and to attend his Funeral Mass at 11:00am. His interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to National MS Society, Greater Delaware Valley Chapter, 30 South 17th Street, Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19103, or http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/PAE/Donate.

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I used to thumb it to high school right at Limekiln Pike and Jenkintown Rd. After a while, I knew Harry and his sister would be coming down Limekiln Pike to go to the same school, so I'd wait for them. Margaret would be driving - an old Ford, I think - and Harry would be riding "shotgun". They'd pull over and then have to remove the 2 by 4 that was holding up Harry's seat to let me in. We'd replace it and off we'd go.

Harry would get out once in the parking lot and I'd linger to...

you are received in god's loving arms, away from the pains and sufferings of this world. my dear friend you will be missed more than you could ever imagine ,you are loved and will be remembered always by all who knew and loved you.... Eternal rest grant unto him oh lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him ,may he rest in peace ,amen.. love ya "chief"

Peggy, Mary and family. We are so sorry to hear about your sweet brothers passing. We were blessed to meet Harry a few times and he was a hoot! We later became friends on Facebook and had my laughs together. He will be missed by so many. Prayers and condolences to all at this most difficult time.

Kay, Peggy, Fred , Mary, Mark, Matt, Brian, Gregg and Eileen. I believe that when we lose someone we love, we gain an angel in heaven to watch over us. You are all in my thoughts and I pray that you can find comfort. Harry was amazing. He was so strong during his struggle. I loved my visits with him, they would start off first by updating each other about our kids and you could feel how proud he was of all of you and your spouses, then we’d update each other on our grandchildren and his...