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Richard HARRISON Obituary



HARRISON, Richard James
Richard James "Harry" Harrison, 56, of East Hartford died on Monday June 27, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents James and Margaret (Francis) Harrison and his nephew James Harrison. Richard "Harry" worked in the plumbing industry all of his life and owned R.J. Harrison Plumbing Company LLC. "There's no comparison to R.J. Harrison." He leaves his wife Shirley (Hayslip) and his daughter Khaley Erin Harrison, his step-children Gary and Leah Higginbotham and a grandson Gary Edward Higginbotham III. He also leaves his brother Dan and his wife Cheryl of Ellington, his niece Kim Micheals of Delaware and her children along with many more nieces and nephews. A special thanks to all his close friends, and all the wonderful customers, suppliers and other professionals that contributed to the success of R.J. Harrison Plumbing.
A memorial service will be held on Friday (July 1) 10 a.m. at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. Manchester. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jun. 28, 2011.

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Robert Raymond

July 8, 2011

I remember Richard as somebody who used to crack me up all the time in grade school. I was so thrilled to see him and Carlos Torres at the last reunion It was good to talk to him and there were still lots of laughs.

June 30, 2011

Shirley, i am so sorry to hear about your loss. If there is anything you need, i am here for you. My thoughts are with you. Amy.J

Lynn Hutchins

June 29, 2011

Shirley So very sorry to hear of your loss. May your husband rest in peace. And may the sunlight of the spirit shine on you and your family. Lynn Hutchins (Hock Elementary)

June 28, 2011

Rest in peace Rich lots of fond memories you will be missed. Shirley are thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family lots of love the Brennan Family.

June 28, 2011

To Mrs. Harrison and Khaley, I'm sorry for the loss of your husband & father, my prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Mr. Harrison rest in peace. The staff of the YES! Program send their sincerest condolences.........Ms. Grace (Manchester, CT)

Sandy Silva

June 28, 2011

To Shirley, Leah, Khaley and family, as you know I have known Harry for ever, atleast it seems like forever since our School days... he has always been in my heart, through thick and thin. I will miss him dearly. There are so many memories that have made me laugh or cry over the years but most of all I am proud to have called him my friend.

He was a great friend and confident. We talked many many times in length about religion, health, family. He was a very faithful, kind sole, a bit stubburn and a bit wild.. I never saw him happier than when he met Shirley, had his little girl Khaley and big sister Leah.. I remember the early days every Saturday Harry would come by with the girls, he was so excited as he watched her grow..I'll never forget what you gave him and I want to thank you for all your love and support through out the years.. Keep your memories close and know that he is resting in peace, no more pain! Please remember if you need anything at all.. You can count on me.. I love you all.. Sandy xoxoxoxoxo

June 28, 2011

Shirlie so sorry about Richard I'm keeping you in my thoughts.

Edith Tracy

Valerie Lennon

June 28, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you may your memories give you peace.You are great neighbors and Rich answered our calls many a day, rest in peace......
Val & Peter

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