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Harry Reidy Obituary
Elmira - Age 100, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2020. Harp was born and raised in Elmira, a son of Richard J. and Elizabeth (O'Connor) Reidy. He is predeceased by his wife Edith Goff Reidy, infant daughter Mary Therese Reidy, sisters, Mary Reidy, Jane Murphy, Margaret Laux, Elizabeth Schiefen, and Helen McInerney. Harp is survived by his children, with their spouses: Elizabeth and John Bilzor of Virginia Beach VA, Thomas and Vicki Reidy of Tampa FL, Ted Reidy of Elmira, Paul and Nancy Reidy of Horseheads, Mary and Greg Fay of Columbia Crossroads PA, Harry, Jr. and Cheryl Reidy of Horseheads, Edith A. Reidy of Elmira, Wini and John Dillon of Canton MA, and Maureen and Clinton Mann of Syracuse NY; 24 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Wini Widman of North Carolina; brother and sister-in-law Richard and Theresa Reidy of Elmira; special friend Tom Petsky; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Harp was an Army Air Corps veteran, serving his country during WWII. He was active his entire life. Harp was still taking yoga classes and golfing at age 98. He was a life long devout Catholic and attended Mass on a daily basis. Faith, family and friends were most important to Harp and he would make a point to always take care of his body, soul and mind. Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's, 604 Park Place Elmira, on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. Covid-19 protocols will be adhered to at the church with masks and social distancing required. The maximum occupancy at the church will be 110 people. Arrangements by McInerny Funeral Home.
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Kim mann
August 16, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Hard to believe it's been two years grandpa since you passed but I know you are watching over us all along with grandma too.
Le Moyne College
May 25, 2021
Please accept the most heartfelt sympathies of Le Moyne College. We hope the love and memories you will forever hold in your heart bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Joshua Streets
August 31, 2020
I had the pleasure of meeting Harry just this year. He was a wonderful man who made a lasting impression on me. I'll never forget you Harry.
Denise Arsenault
August 26, 2020
Wini Dillon, what a great life your Dad led! You must be very proud to be his daughter! Our sympathies to you and your family...Love, Denise and Richie
Peg Johnson
August 25, 2020
I met Harry at St Patrick’s while attending daily Mass at St Patrick’s. Harry has a great love for the Eucharist.. he is a gentleman.. loves people. When he no longer drove I have taken him for coffee, to New Your Fitness where he would walk the treadmill..,visit while he had a cup of free coffee! He had a strong will.. kept moving .. he became a resident of St Joseph’s SNF and I saw him weekly Saturday’s to pray with him, he would receive the Eucharist and the visit!! Harry you now rest in the arms of your loving jesus! God speed! Peg Johnson
Molly McGarrell Brown
August 25, 2020
Harry & Dan McNeil LOVED bragging that they were THE OLDEST alumni of LeMoyne College ❤ This picture was from the Gala honoring their class ❤ Harry talked us into getting my Dad there ... it was the happiest I saw him in the 10 years since he’d had his stroke! Way to go, Harry!
Molly McGarrell Brown
August 25, 2020
Some LeMoyne Class of 1951 reunion pics
Molly McGarrell Brown
August 25, 2020
I’m so grateful to have gotten to know Harry! He and my Dad (“Eddie” McGarrell, as “Harp” called him) had a wonderfully, special friendship. I thanked God every day for the joy that Harry brought my Dad ... and all of us, too, as we got to know him through the years. He was a WONDERFUL man! I’m so upset we’re out of town this week & not able to attend his Funeral Mass. God Bless you, Harry!! ❤
Irene Magno McCann
August 24, 2020
many great memories of my childhood living by the Reidy family..I was happy to be able to see Mr. Reidy at mass at St. Patrick’s..prayers to all of his family..
Irene (Magno) McCann
Leon (Sonny) Love
August 23, 2020
Harry was one of the nicest guys I ever met! I had the privilege of playing golf occasionally with him at Soaring Eagles a few years back and he was always a joy to be around! My sincerest condolences to all of his family! Heaven just received one of the nicest guys around and I am proud to say I knew him!
Frederick Maloney
August 23, 2020
My sincere condolences. Your father called me last year to inquire on how my family was doing. Fond memories from our time on Pennsylvania Ave and later when he lived near my mother at St. Patrick’s. Your Dad always kept his eye on my mother and her wellbeing. A lifelong family friend!
Harry was a true gentleman.
The Maloney Family.
Laura Gogets
August 23, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
DAN REAGAN
August 23, 2020
Rest in peace, Harry. you lived a great life.
Mike Siglin
August 23, 2020
Mary & Family,
I'm so Honored to have met and known "Harp". My opportunities to chat with him when our paths crossed will always be remembered. Kind and Humble are the two words that I personally can use to describe our encounters. Wonderful Man to say the very least. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. Our Hearts are Heavy with Sorrow, but our Memories will last Forever. God Bless Harry "Harp" Reidy, May He Rest in Peace.
Kim
August 23, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. we will miss you rest easy and fly high with all the family and friends that are up there with you now. knowing that you will keep on watching all of us .
Aine Barrett (Daughter of Aileen Godfrey)
August 22, 2020
Only recently I've learned about my Reidy cousins. I admire Harry's long and active life. Please, Harry, put in a good word for me in Heaven.
Kate Holt
August 22, 2020
Rest In Peace Great Uncle Harry. I’ll always remember you walking over to Gram’s (sister Betsy’s) house and and hanging out Rest easy Uncle Harry.
Romie (Rosemary) Bloise
August 22, 2020
Oh Uncle Harry what a wonderful journey you've had & how wonderful you made ours. Thank you. God bless you good & faithful servant.
Richard Milazzo
August 22, 2020
Reidy Family,
Sorry to hear of Mr. Reid’s passing. I had the pleasure of cutting his hair for his 100 years Birthday at St. Joseph hospital. It was a pleasure to know and hear him Talk. He was great to Craig and me at the Sanitary Barber Shop. Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all.
Craig and Rick Milazzo
Kip
August 22, 2020
Saw Harry at Mass each and every day-a good, decent man-rest in peace -you've earned it
Paul Titus
August 22, 2020
God bless Harry. What a gentleman. He will never be forgotten...he and his family are in my prayers.
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