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William Harry Obituary
He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and memories that will be forever cherished by all who knew him.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA Bill was the son of the late William and Mae (Esseff) Harry. In addition to his beautiful wife, Shirley and parents he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, John Kleckner, grandson Sioen Kleckner, brother Edward Harry Sr, sisters Theresa Denke, Ann Fanning and Miriam Heverline.
He is survived by his 9 children, Cheryl Kleckner, William III and wife AnnaMarie, Sandra and husband Charles Vendura, Theresa, Michael and fiancé Marion, MaeAnn and husband Gregory Shebosky Sr, Janine and husband Ralph Ramer, Joseph and wife Stephanie, Victoria and husband Clifford Schultz, 29 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, his sister Rosemarie Roman and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bill served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, once discharged he married the love of his life, Shirley. Together they built a beautiful life and celebrated 67 years together before God called her home in 2020. He was the manager for Toter's Oil Company, distributor of Amoco Oil in Hazleton, PA before retiring in 1987 to Boca Raton, FL and moved to Boynton Beach in 2001.
A celebration of his life will be held by his family, and he will be laid to rest with his sweetheart at South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity in William's memory would be appreciated by his family
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