Michael J. Harris

Michael Harris Obituary

Harris, Michael J.

Naples, FL: Michael J. Harris, 69, of Naples, FL, formerly of Binghamton, NY, died after a brief illness on March 18, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sandra (née Smith); son, Michael J. (Evelyn) Harris Jr. of Binghamton; daughter, Charon (Wesley) Phillips of Alexandria, VA; sister, Delores Kovarik; and 3 grandchildren, Michael J. III and Savannah Harris and Cameron Phillips. Mike retired from IBM as a Sales Rep and with his wife, Sandra, owned Lone Maple Farm before retiring to Florida. He was a graduate of BCC, RIT and Pratt Institute. Mike loved his music, playing tennis and golf, and being with friends. Growing the best NYS apples was his passion. Services will be held at Shikany Funeral Home, Bonita Springs, FL on Wednesday, March 21, at 9:00 a.m.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin on Mar. 20, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Harris

13 Entries

April 9, 2012

Dear Sandy....John and I are saddened by Mike's passing..We were looking forward to seeing both of you this summer if you joined us for our get-to-gether at Bob and Sallie's....We pray for you, and hope you are able to get through this difficult time.
John and Marie Almy

Naomi Shields

April 1, 2012

Sandy, I am so sorry for your loss of Mike. May your many memories & God's love give you comfort.

Naomi Shields (Homosassa, Fl & Binghamton, NY)

Barbara Collins & Robert Kastl

March 23, 2012

Sandy and family, it is with a very heavy heart that we sadly write here in response to Mike's passing. We haven't known either of you very long, but we always looked forward to you both stopping by our camp on the way to your place to enjoy the River. We will miss Mike's smile and laughter. You both endeared yourselves to us when you found a stray dog on the road and were very insistent on finding its owner. The dog didn't have a collar, but thanks to both of you, your perseverance got the dog home safe and sound. We will miss Mike very much. When the winds travel up the River creating harmonics through the cattail reeds, we will know that Mike is there with his harmonicas and friends. We send our deepest sympathy and will keep him in our hearts for a very long time.

Tramell Alexander

March 21, 2012

Charon, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that you're in my prayers.

March 21, 2012

Sandy, Mike and Charon

Jean and I were very sorry to hear of Mike,s passing. He was always pleasant and helpful when we visited the stand. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very hard time.

Bob and Jean Hardwick

March 21, 2012

Dear Sandy:

We were greatly saddened to hear of Mike's recent passing away. We know how much the two of you loved each other and equally shared and enjoyed your passion for the successful operation of Lone Maple Farms. Our prayers are with you for this great loss.

Mary and Sal Fauci

Lori Thorne

March 21, 2012

Sandy, Michael, and Charon;
I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing...I have many happy memories of time spent with Mike (&you as well Sandy)-up in the orchard learing how to prune the trees and pick apples, tie back the saplings, and enjoy the view from on top of the orchard. The best job I ever had! Mike was so active and passionate about life...from Lone Maple to golf, tennis, and of course enjoying time with Sandy. I don't think I ever saw the two of you apart! I have such fond memories of riding up in the orchard with Mike telling customers about the orchard. Pumpkin picking time was the best ("never pick up a pumpkin from the stem. Always hold it by the bottom" he would advise)! Thank you for sharing your life with so many people-my parents for one, hold the friendship you have as an important one. Mike will be missed by many as he touched so many of us.

Esther Griffin

March 20, 2012

I am so sorry to read of Mr. Harris's death. Mike and Sandy were landmarks for a long time at their Lone Maple Farms. My sympathies to both Mike Jr. and Charon as well as to all the family.

March 20, 2012

Mrs. Harris, Mike, and Charon,
I was so sad to hear that Mr. Harris was ill last week. I will always remember him with a smile on his face giving a child an apple. He was a great man and will be dearly missed. I'll never forget when my parents came home from dinner with the 2 of you and said that Mr. Harris wanted to give me a job because I had a great smile. My deepest condolences and many prayers go out to your entire family and all his friends who loved him so much. Kati Cline

March 20, 2012

Sandy and family, very sorry to read of Mike's passing, this took me back many years.Mike was a great guy when we were in school and I am sure he never changed. Carol Mras Kelley

March 20, 2012

I cast prayers of comfort for you and your family.

Lacreta Warren

Lolita Forbes

March 20, 2012

Charon, all of us here at Verizon send you our heartfelt condolences. We wish you and your family well. We know how much you loved your dad and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lolita

Dave & Carolyn Francis

March 20, 2012

TO SANDY AND FAMILY: it has sadden us to learn of the loss of Mike. We have had many years of joy spending time with him and you. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.

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