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Eugene Harrison Obituary
September 13, 1928 - March 22, 2019
Archbald, PA
Eugene J. Harrison, 90 of Archbald, PA, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at Allied Services, Scranton, PA. He was the widower of Joan Marie (O'Hara) Harrison, who died February 22, 2008.
Eugene was born in Archbald on September 13, 1928, a son of the late John F. and Mary (McHale) Harrison. He was a lifetime member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald. He was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School, Olyphant, Class of 1946, attended the University of Scranton in 1946 and 1947 and was a graduate of American Academy of Embalming and Mortuary Science, New York City, Class of 1949. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of Ambrose Revels American Legion Post 328, Archbald. He owned and operated Harrison Funeral Home for 65 years. He was a member and past president of the Lackawanna County Funeral Directors Association and a member of Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association.
Eugene is survived by six sons: Timothy Harrison and Eileen Vargo of Naples, FL, Kevin and wife, Jane of Archbald, Bryan and wife, Carol of Clarks Summit, Michael and wife, Wendy of Forty Fort, John and wife, Lynn of Archbald, and Patrick and wife, Margaret "Peggy" of Narrowsburg, NY.
He is also survived by 17 grandchildren: Kelly Lawson and her husband, John, Blake Harrison, Ryan Harrison and wife, Mia, Christopher and Chelsea Harrison, LeeAnn McCoy and husband, Steven, Matthew Harrison, Shawn Harrison and wife, Heather, Daniel and Colin Harrison, Caitlin Ossont and husband, Mike, John Harrison III, Connor, Aaron and Liam Harrison, Patrick Harrison Jr. and Molly Harrison; and a niece, Mary Linda Cameron. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Owen Peter, and a brother, Francis McHale Harrison.
The funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from the Harrison Funeral Home, 374 N. Main St., Archbald, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 429 Church St., Archbald, with the Rev. James Alco officiating. Interment with military honors will be in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow. Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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Katie McAndrews-McNeill
March 28, 2019
Mr Harrison
I send this message on behalf of the McAndrews family. You have been part of our life for generations. As hard as it is to bury us you bring us to life with your respectful beautiful tributes to those lost and we have had so many. You literally opened your door in the hardest times with your elegance faith grace and love. I know you are reunited with your beloved Joan and hopefully rejoining my Dad Joan Susie and those you so beautifully sent on their way ! God Speed! And thank you for being so special to our family! You have an amazing welcome committee in Heaven! God Speed!
Tony and Debbie Rotell
March 27, 2019
Dear Harrison family. So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. tony and Debbie rotell and family.
Marlene and Tony Lapinski
March 26, 2019
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Eugene. To John and his wife and all of the family members we convey our sincerest condolences. May he rest in peace.
Regina & Stanley Karoscik Jr
March 26, 2019
John & Lynn,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this sad time of loss.
March 26, 2019
My condolences to your family on your loss. Gene was a wonderful person and will truly be missed. May God bless your family. Terribly sorry that we are unable to attend the services, but you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Don, Cathy, Eddie and Kameron Harrison of Florida
Phil & Jude Chendemi
March 25, 2019
So deeply sorry to hear of Gene's passing,such a great individual always upbeat and a pleasure to talk with, our thoughts and prayers are with the Harrison Family.
March 25, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Gene was a great man. His dad John was my grandmother's
relative. She was Maggie Harrison married to a Harrington. I don't know the relationship.
My prayers are with your family at this sad time. I am unable to attend the viewing or funeral due to bad health.
Cathy (Harding) Gallagher
Joann Musial Rohrbach
March 24, 2019
Gene was my mother's (Mary Clare McHale Musial) first cousin.
In December of 1967, I had a son. Little Billy was a sickly baby with a lot of health problems. I can't even begin to tell you how heartbreaking it is to lose a child. He was only 8 months old and died in August 1968. I couldn't even talk about it for years and it's still hard to this day!
I lived in VA at the time and Gene Harrison went to the airport to pick up his tiny body. He was laid in a beautiful, white casket at Harrison's Funeral Home. Gene gave him the royal treatment with flowers and many loving touches. He never sent me a bill. When I inquired about it, he said that it was taken care of.
I will always remember him as the kind, compassionate man that he was. RIP my dear friend! You will always hold a special place in my heart!
March 24, 2019
Dear Family of Eugene Harrison:
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of
your beloved father.
May his soul rest in peace in his
heavenly home.
"God" bless you all at this most
sorrowful time.
Ret. Chief, Michael L. Mroczka,
& wife, Marian T. Mroczka
Mayfied, Pa.
ANDY MAMARY
March 24, 2019
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. YOUR PARENTS WERE ALWAYS CONSIDERED MY CLOSETS FRIENDS. SORRY I CAN'T ATTENDED THE FUNERAL. MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
Vince and Cheryl Mirro
March 24, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. Vince and Cheryl Mirro
Ann zdunski
March 24, 2019
To the Harrison Family We are so very sorry for your loss. Gene was a great friend to our family and a wonderful man. Prayers are with you all. Richard and Ann Dougher Zdunski
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