Harry E. Karpinski

Dear George and Family,
I, also worked with Harry up in St. Lawrence Co. I still work with his first principal at Edwards Knox, who I will inform. Harry was more than wonderful with his students and co workers. His memory will always be with us. I had lots of his students after he left and know that they said "Thank you" a thousand times in their lives for all he gave them. May your special memories assist you in this time of need. Love,

To Maryanne (George) and Harry's family:

I just learned of Harry's passing from my retired speech friend, Josie Pingitore. I was also one of his colleagues from the St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Speech and Hearing Department. I remember him fondly from our meetings and really enjoyed his sense of humor, and appreciated his dedication to his students. I am so sorry for your loss. Harry truly touched many lives!

Our sympathy goes out to your family over your loss. We worked with Harry in conjunction with the Traumatic Brain Injury program. He helped numerous participants in that program. He will be greatly missed, and our prayers are with you. J.R. Pickard, DME Provider.

Dear George (Maryanne),
What fond and happy memories I have of working with Harry at the Fowler School in Gouverneur. He was kind and generous enough to give me a corner of his classroom to work in. His team-teaching with Mrs. Finnerty was classic--I will never forget their "toga party" and the class-made pasta!
I remember when Harry first met you and what happiness and fufillment you brought to his life. God blessed you both to have found each other.
I am retired now and living...

Harry was my best friend in elementary school, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade. I was a smaart kid and I'd get a 95% average and friggin Harry would have a 97%. I'd boost up to 97 and he'd be 98.5%. It was finally inescapable : Harry was smarter. I then moved out to Alden, the next yr he went to Canisius. We lost track of each other at that tender age. After high school I went to his house and his Mom said he was at Fordham. A few years later I called and he was, I believe she told me, in...

Maryanne,
I am so sorry to hear of Harry's passing. The two of you shared such a beautiful marriage and life together. He was blessed to have you as his soulmate, and vice versa. Be assured of my family's prayers for you as you grieve his loss, my friend.
Much love,

a Highlander by the grace of God.

From the lone sheiling of the misty island
Mountains divide us, and the waste of seas-
Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland,
And we in dreams behold the hebridies.
Anon

Maryanne,
My heart goes out to you in this sad time. You always spoke of Harry as such a wonderful partner, love of your life, cook, sports nut, smart smart man. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

At Canisius High School, Harry had boundless energy and a wonderful sense of humor. How wonderful that he gave so much to others during his life. I can only smile when I think of him!