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Harry Dunlop Obituary
September 6, 1933 - November 16, 2022
Sacramento, California - Harry Alexander Dunlop, beloved husband, father, and Gramps passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on November 16, 2022 at the age of 89. He is survived by his wife, Joanne of 67 years, his children Laura (Mike) Rogers, Dave (Caroline) Dunlop and Sue (Jack) Reid, his grandchildren Amanda (Sam) Freeman, Keith Dunlop, Chris (Dakota) Pevino, Shane (Lisa) Rogers, Alex Reid, Adam Dunlop, Zach Reid, Kirstie Reid and Greg Dunlop, his great grandchildren, Carson and Ryker Rogers and Legend Pevino. He is also survived by his bother, Al Dunlop, cousin Mary Morrison and numerous nephews and nieces.
Born to immigrant Scottish parents, Harry grew up in Oak Park and attended Sacramento High School. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates organization in 1951 and began his professional baseball career at age 18. He continue to be part of baseball for the following 52 years with two years serving in the Korean War. In May of 1952 as a member of the Bristol Twins in the Appalachian League, Harry was the catcher who caught Ron Necciai's nine inning 27 stuck out game. It is an all-time professional baseball record that still stands today. While Harry never made it to the majors as a player, he spent 21 years as a major league coach from 1969 to 2005.
Harry was an avid golfer who played weekly up to the week prior to his passing. He was a member of the Sacramento Elk Lodge #6 golf club and enjoyed many rounds of golf with his friends and family. Harry was a die hard San Francisco 49ers fan. He was a family man first and loved taking Joanne on cruises and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He truly enjoyed life and always had a smile and kind word for everyone he met. He will be forever missed in our hearts and in our lives. A Celebration of Life will be held in 2023. Donations can be made in his name to the Elk Grove Food Bank.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harry Dunlop
DR. JOSEPH BASSO
November 21, 2023
HARRY AND I GREW UP TOGETHER AS TEENAGERS
Lucy Wiederecht Baker
March 8, 2023
Sincere, deep condolences to the Dunlop Family with Harry's passing. I know that my Dad was there to greet him in the "bullpen in the sky" with a big smile and a wild pitch. So very sorry for you loss. (photo of Harry & Wiederecht kids from 1971, at Yankee Stadium)
DR. JOSEPH BASSO
January 6, 2023
I STILL REMEMBER ALL THE YEARS OF GROWNG UP WITH HARRY AND THE NINTH AVENUE "GANG".-----JOE BAsso
Bill Butler
November 28, 2022
My condolence's to the Dunlop family. Harry was a great human being. Seen Harry some weeks ago at the Airporter Restaurant in Sacramento at a small Sacramento High School hosted by Fellow athlete Tom Agosta. Went to Sacramento High School with Harry and watched him play Baseball and Basketball. We were drafted into Army ( Korean War) at the same time - was on same Bus from Sacramento to Fort Ord ( Via sfo). We were assigned to Company A of the 20th infantry division for Basic training. I followed Harry's career in professional Baseball along with Tom Agosta, Woodson Held and John Macnamara.
Janet Richards
November 27, 2022
Sending love to the Dunlop family. Harry was a longtime friend of my father Lee Ghilarducci. Harry became part of my life as did his whole family. I would see Harry or one or more family members at my work place Bel Air several times a week. Harry was known by almost everyone. I will miss seeing your handsome face and only wish you had gotten in more rounds of golf with my Dad!
Elementary classmate
November 27, 2022
I went to Edward Kemble elementary school with a Susy Dunlop and once attended a sleep over at the Dunlop residence...is this the same family...
Carol Mikaelseen
November 27, 2022
May the Lord´s blessing be with you in this time of sorrow.
Pat Filippone
November 24, 2022
My thoughts are with the Dunlop family. Getting to spend time with Harry over the last 10 years was truly a pleasure. A true gentleman who will be missed.
Jack & Betty Bloomfield
November 24, 2022
Joanne: Our deepest condolence go out to you and family.
We all had some good times together in Chicago.
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