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AGE: 81 • Bound Brook
George Harrison, 81, died Sunday, July 26, 2015, at his home in Bound Brook, with his loving family by his side. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, Mr. Harrison attended Milton Hershey School where he lettered in football and wresting. He graduated in 1952. Following graduation, he joined the US Navy, and served in the submarine service, during the Korean War. Mr. Harrison was honorably discharged in 1961.
He attended Wilkes University for two years, then transferred to Trenton State Teachers' College, where he wrote for the school newspaper. He graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts. Mr. Harrison taught English, Shakespeare, Creative Writing, and Science Fiction at Somerville High School for 25 years. He also served as Debate Team Advisor, before retiring in 1991. Following his retirement, he pursued his interests in photography, woodworking, hiking, drawing, spending time with family, and reading. Mr. Harrison was also known to many for his great love of animals.
Mr. Harrison is survived by his wife of 54 years, Annmarie (Romano); his daughter, Cathleen Ludlow, and her husband, Adam of Bound Brook; his beloved granddaughters, Catherine and Caden Ludlow; his sisters, June Andes and Pat Michels; brother, William Shoplick; cousins (his buddies), Brent, Bart, Brock, and Bryce Mundy; nephew, Ken Duda; niece, Pat Greenburg, as well as many additional cousins, nieces and nephews that he held dear.
Viewing will be at Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home, 225 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook on Thursday, July 30 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 P.M A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 31, at Hagan - Chamberlain Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka KS 66675. www.woundedwarriorproject.org
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
August 8, 2015
Dear Annmarie and Cathleen, Please accept my sincere condolences. Word just reached me via Rita Barber. My love to you. Sincerely, shiree
Jim Beatty
August 3, 2015
Dear Cathleen and Ann Marie and family:
Please accept sincere condolences from Irene and I. God Bless.
Nick Nichols
July 30, 2015
To the Harrison Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on George's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and George will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.
George Harrison
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
Sheila Ruffin
July 30, 2015
May God give you the grace get through this.
Jadus is truly going to missed. I am going missed driving by his house chit chatting.
July 30, 2015
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on George's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for George's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. - 2 Thess 3:16.
George Harrison FTC(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
His record is now posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.
Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
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