Name: Visitation for Harry Rogers Firth
Start: 2022-11-15T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-11-16T00:30:00.000Z
Location: Peninsula Funeral Home & Crematory

On Friday, November 4, 2022, Harry Firth, 89, went home to be with our Lord. Born on January 1, 1933, he was raised in Gloucester, VA by his parents John Wallace and Rosanna Berry Firth. He graduated from Botetourt High School.

Harry served in the United States Navy and later went to work for Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co, where he started as a sheet metal worker and was later promoted to supervisor. After 41 years with the NNSB, he retired in 1993. He was a volunteer with Riverside Regional Medical Center for 24 years where he enjoyed his work and the socialization with many wonderful people he met. Up until his death, he was still driving the golf cart taking visitors to their destinations. Harry enjoyed golf and was a member of the Peninsula Retired Men's Club. He was an avid craftsman and woodworking was his favorite pastime. He enjoyed reading and gardening, and he especially enjoyed sharing his vegetables with his neighbors and family members.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents John Wallace and Rosanna Berry Firth, his loving wife of 51 years, Dorothy M. Firth, and two grandsons Steven Lee and Donald Rogers Fendrick. He is survived by his daughters Vonda Firth Dubey (Paul) and Valerie Firth Fendrick (Mark) and the joys of his life, granddaughters Rachel Savannah and Alexis Taylor Fendrick.

In lieu of flowers, we ask you to consider a donation to Williamsburg Hospice House (https://williamsburghospice.org/), Children's Hospital of Kings Daughter (https://www.chkd.org/), St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/) or a charity of your choice.

Many thanks to the nurses at Riverside Hospital and Desiree Walker N.P for all their loving care.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 15 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park.

Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601.

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Published by Daily Press on Nov. 13, 2022.

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Cindy and Judy Otto

November 18, 2022

Dear Valerie and Vonda, just hear of your dad´s passing yesterday. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and family. With deepest sympathy Cindy and Judy Otto.

Alise Freeman and Freeman family

November 15, 2022

Dear Valerie, Vonda and family...learned of your dad´s home-going late yesterday. I don´t know if you will remember me, but I of certainty I remember you´s, and your lovely parents... precious memories to reflect back on. John William (Pete) was my husband... his sister Virginia (Ginny) was the one that called me to let me know of Harry´s passing... asking me to share her, and all family´s sadness to hear this news... God´s love and peace, and blessings be in your midst at this time.

All family members

November 15, 2022

Valerie, Vonda and family...learned of the loss of your dad, loved one yesterday... prayers and love are sent to you, from each one on this side of the family, that God´s peace be in your midst at this time. Alise Freeman (John William´s wife), (Virginia Freeman Wilson), and all other Family also.

Tim Brady

November 13, 2022

Rest in Peace Harry Firth I have fond memories of working along side of you in Bldg 5 as a sheet metal apprentice, planner while sketching on the ships while you was in planning. God be with the Firth family. My deepest sympathies to the family. Linda my late wife was very fond of you. I hope you enjoy your eternal rest.

Bill Davis

November 13, 2022

I worked in the sheet metal with Harry for a couple of years in the late 60´s. I was fresh out of high school. What I remember most about him was how helpful and understanding he was. That´s what made him a great supervisor. He wanted you to succeed.
Passing on my condolences to his family.

Paula & Brooks

November 13, 2022

Val, Vonda, Rachel, Alexis & all the family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I pray for all of you as God brings each of you His mercy and His healing on your hearts. Brooks and I are here for you whenever you need anything. We love you all!!!
Paula & Brooks Wainwright

Garry & Eula Parks

November 13, 2022

Vonda, Garry and I are so sad to hear about the passing of your Father. Please know we have you, Paul and the entire family in our thoughts and prayers.

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