Paul Thomas Harig

1925 - 2021

BORN

1925

DIED

2021

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Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home

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Queensbury, New York

Paul Harig Obituary

Paul Thomas Harig

Mar. 14. 1925-Feb. 12, 2021

QUEENSBURY – Paul Thomas Harig, 95, of Queensbury, passed away at Glens Falls Hospital on Tuesday, February 12, 2021 following a brief illness. Born on March 14, 1925 in Lackawanna, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Emma (Goeckel) Harig.

After high school, at 17, Paul enlisted in the US Navy. As an Electrician's Mate First Class during WWII, he served aboard the rocket gunboat USS LCl-454 for most of his four years of service. He saw combat in the Pacific during the Marshall, Mariana, and Palau Island campaigns. Upon his honorable discharge he continued to serve, teaching electronics at the Naval Reserve station in Auburn.

Paul began his 38 year career with the New York Telephone Company as a lineman in Auburn. His many promotions included the positions of Engineer in Auburn, Senior Staff Engineer at NY Tel Headquarters in New York City, and District Engineer, Construction Supervisor, and Manager of Outside Plant Design in the Glens Falls and Northeastern NY area. He retired in 1985.

A lifelong stamp collector, Paul spent many enjoyable years as a dealer buying and selling picture postcards and postal history items. He was a member of local stamp clubs in Auburn and Glens Falls.

Paul met Agnes Marie Carmody during his Navy years while on liberty in Auburn. They were married in 1946, raising nine children, first in Auburn for 21 years, then in Queensbury. Agnes passed away in 1988 after a wonderful union of forty-two years.

In 1989 Paul met and married Joyce G. Philo of South Glens Falls. They both enjoyed bowling for many years with the Moreau Seniors, boating on Hadlock Pond, and international travel that included many land tours and cruises to Europe, the Caribbean, and Australia.

In addition to his first wife Agnes, Paul was predeceased by his parents, an infant son James, and son William.

Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife, Joyce; his children: Dr. Paul Harig, Jr. (Nancy) of Carlisle, PA, Dr. Thomas Harig (Jo Ann) of Queensbury, Joseph Harig (Joan) of Milton, VT, Michael Harig, Esq. of Baton Rouge, LA, Patrick Harig of Clifton Park, Marianne Cox (John) of South Glens Falls, Susan Heath Washington of Jacksonville, FL; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, and nephews.

There will be no calling hours. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are in the care of Singleton Sullivan Potter Funeral Home, 407 Bay Rd., Queensbury, NY 12804.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Open Door Mission, 226 Warren St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

To express online condolences visit www.sbfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Post-Star on Feb. 17, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Harig

3 Entries

Jim Marzano

December 6, 2021

To Paul's family, please accept my sincere condolences. I was fortunate enough to know your Dad, introduced by fellow LCI-454 shipmates in the early 90's. My Dad was the first skipper of the 454 in 1943, and your Dad was the Chief of the boat (at 18 years of age). The story of the 454 Paul so fastidiously wrote and then updated allowed me and my siblings (I'm one of 9 children too) to learn about their experiences in the Navy, learning how to work together and keep each other safe in what I've since learned were many harrowing experiences. Prior to the LCI reunion in Cherry Hill (I think that was 1995), we met Paul in NYC along with Hy Rosenberg who later succeeded my Dad as captain, Glenn Johnson the op's officer, and my brother Dave. It was a memorable dinner, plenty of laughs and more than a few war stories. My Dad passed away at age 49, and like so many with WWII service, never really talked about the war, save for relating something humorous. Paul's story of the 454, personal comments on the crew, the missions they performed, even the tedium of many days at sea helped us all learn about those days and increase our respect and love for them and the unselfish devotion to our country and indeed, to each other. Know that I will remember your Dad, along with my Dad and everyone who they served with as the greatest of the Greatest Generation. God Bless you all.

Carol Whalen

February 18, 2021

I will miss my neighbor, Paul, and his cheerful hello.

bill desbiens

February 17, 2021

paul was a good man and a good boss. i always enjoyed working for him. my condolences to the family

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