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Harry Pullen Obituary

Pullen, Harry J. TROY On May 28, 2019, Harry J. Pullen entered into the loving hands of the Lord, surrounded by his loving family. Harry was the loving son of Joan A. Valentine and Harry L. Pullen, the oldest of six children, Harry leaves behind his siblings, Harry Joseph Pullen (deceased), Joann Normand, Matthew Pullen, Jeff Pullen (deceased) and Mark Pullen. Harry also leaves behind his longtime life partner Debra Dunn; two children, Harry M. Pullen (Lindsay Jones) and Heidi M. Pullen (Colin Snyder). Eight grandchildren he loved dearly, Francis Hubert, Robert Hubert Jr., Alyssa Pullen,Tyler Pullen, Madisyn Pullen, Isabella Snyder, Anastasia Snyder and Colin Snyder Jr. Harry also took on the roll of dad to Debbie's two children Mary Hubert and Michael (Bud) Sowizdral. Harry also had many nieces and nephews that he cherished. Harry was a graduate of Troy High School where he learned about engines and started working on automobiles right out of high school and that led him to working on diesel trucks from there he started driving, currently he was a driver/equipment operator for Erie Materials.Harry had his crane operators license which he was very proud of. Safety was a priority to Harry, prior to working for Erie Materials he was a mechanic,the best mechanic that there ever was he worked on both automobile and diesel vehicles. He loved riding his Indian motorcycle and seeing the beautiful country from his Chieftain. He loved camping in his timeout camper and hunting and spending time with the family at his home, that he loved to work on. He also loved to work on computers. He had so many talents he was an amazing and wonderful person. He had a heart of gold and would help anyone in need. He would take his 4-wheeler and hook the plow up and plow the road where the snowplow missed, in the winter. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. Harry was a founding officer and participating member of the Wild Horse IMRG. His passion for riding took him on many adventurous travels and miles of joy on his beloved Indian Chieftain .His experience and stories will be greatly missed. The funeral service for Harry will be held on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at The Wm. Leahy Funeral Home 336 Third St. Troy with Deacon Charles Wojton officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. The interment will take place on Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Cemetery Mann Ave. Troy.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jun. 3, 2019.

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Muchele Mamone

June 4, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family. You will be missed deeply. Very saddened of your passing. I will never forget our childhood days. You were one of the best ! RIP Harry

Dominick N Mamone Jr

June 4, 2019

Harry, I will surely miss you! I remember all the times you help me with my cars back in the day. You were one of the kindest people I ever have known. You will be greatly missed by me and many others.

Melissa & Rick ( Shrek ) Smith & Family

June 4, 2019

Heidi & Harry..., I Am Shocked & Saddened To Hear Of The Passing Of Your Father., Harry & I Only Spoke Briefly A Couple Of Times, But I Could Tell Right Away That He Was A Good Man & Great Father., This World Is A Much Better Place Because Of Men Like Him....,
Melissa & I Are Sending Our Condolences, Our Thoughts & Our Prayers To You, Your Family's & To Deb & Her Family ❤

Rick & Melissa Smith

June 4, 2019

Heidi, Harry., I Was Shocked To Hear Of The Passing Of Your Father., Him & I Only Spoke A Couple Times Briefly, But I Can Honestly Say That He Was A Very Good Person & Very Good Man.., The World Was A Better Place Because He Was In It..,
Melissa & I Are Sending Our Thoughts & Prayers To Both Of You & Your Family's & Also To Deb & Her Family During This Very Difficult Time..,
Rick ( Shrek ) & Melissa Smith

Bill McGuirk

June 3, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Alice Williams

June 3, 2019

Deb I am so sorry for your loss. I never met Harry but from all the smiles he put on your face and in your voice I know he was a good man. How lucky you all were to have him. I wish you all peace in knowing that he is no longer in pain. May God bless you and your family.

Cynthia Dandrow

June 3, 2019

You were a wonderful man you will be miss

Cindy Goodwin

June 3, 2019

will Miss harry you was a wonderful man i thank you for being with my cousin. she could ask for any better man then u Fly high hun Love you

Millie Moffitt

June 3, 2019

We are all going to miss you very much

Staff of Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc

June 3, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Leahy-Bocketti Funeral Home - Troy

336 3rd Street, Troy, NY 12180

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Leahy-Bocketti Funeral Home - Troy

336 3rd Street, Troy, NY 12180

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Interment

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph's Cemetery

Mann Ave., Troy, NY

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