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Richard Macy "Micky"
Pittsford: January 13, 2015 age 87, after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife Molly, three children, Cory Ward (Douglas), Macy Harris (Lucy), and Amy Bowen, (David), grandchildren Hayley (Brian), Catherine (Ryan), Molly (Sean), Whitney, Maggie, Levi, Sam, and Ava, and two great grandchildren, Layla and Ella.
Micky attended Allendale School and was a graduate of St. Marks School. He attended the University of Rochester until he was called to service in the army being the last man drafted from Monroe County in the World War II era. After a short tenure as a banker with Lincoln Rochester Bank, he joined The Alling & Cory Company, the largest independent wholesale paper company in the country. He was President and Chairman of the Board until his retirement.
He served as president of the National Paper Trade Association, a chairman of numerous corporate mill advisory boards, president of Alcor Envelope Co., and headed the Rochester Publicity & Convention Bureau. He served on the boards of Lincoln Rochester and Rochester General Hospital. He was a past president of the Genesee Valley Club and a member of the Country Club of Rochester, John's Island Club, and the Community Church of Vero Beach, Florida.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 6th at 4:00 p.m. at Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs Street, Rochester. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to Camp Cory YMCA of Greater Rochester, Wilmot Cancer Center, and Rochester Friendly Home.
An online guestbook is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.
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Donald Williams
February 7, 2015
Micky will always be one of the most engaging people I have ever met. Twenty five years with the Alling and Cory family were the best years of my professional life. I remember Micky fondly. Teresa and I wish the Harris family peace of mind with loving memories.
Cathy Harris
February 5, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Micky always showed me such kindness. Our prayers, Cathy, Bob, Lucy, Nastia and Vika Harris
Charles Baurle
January 30, 2015
I was sorry to hear about the death of Micky. He was a very good leader and president as well as a wonderful person. I had the pleasure of working for him and Macy for 34 years.
The whole family has my deepest sympathy.
Richard F. Adametz
January 29, 2015
Hello, Mrs. Harris, I was an employee of Alling and Cory from 1956 to 1999.Pittsburgh Division.
I first met Micky when he was the Treasurer of the Company.
I can remember like it was yesterday.
Micky was a very nice man and we all loved him.
As important as he was he never let that be noticed. He was a regular person of great stature.
Our prayers are with him.
January 23, 2015
To the whole Harris Family, Peter and I are thinking of you all during this time of loss. Sending lots of love and hugs to you all.
Loma Clarke
January 22, 2015
Molly..thinking of you and the family with much love and prayers at this time.
Micky was one great man and will be greatly missed
John Hansford
January 21, 2015
Uncle Mick will always hold a special place in my heart.
John Brown
January 21, 2015
Molly, best wishes to you, Macy, Cory and Amy, and their families. Mickey was a wonderful man, and kind to me over the half century I knew him. In later years, I'm glad I got to see him from time to time.
January 20, 2015
Dear Molly and Family,
Although we all knew Micky was in the fight, the last time I saw him,he looked wonderful ! Your kindness and generosity to me during my son's battle was such a comfort and blessing, I only hope you will find the same in friendships returned to you. My prayers are for your courage and peace. With love, Gail Mercer
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