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WICKHAM, Henry P. 89, passed away in his home on Monday, June 29, 2015. He was born on November 9, 1925 in Matawan, New Jersey to Mary Shouvlin Wickham and Henry G. Wickham, both of Springfield. Henry graduated from St. George's School in Newport, R.I. and Williams College in Williamstown, MA. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the US Navy where he served in the Atlantic as a sonar man aboard the ATR-7 search and rescue vessel. Henry and his bride Patricia (Seaman) moved to Springfield in 1949 where he began his career at the Wickham Piano Plate Co. (1889-1985). He was a member of the National Association of Music Merchants, National Piano Travelers Association, was an instructor for the Piano Technicians Guild, and past secretary for the American Foundrymen's Society. Henry was an avid supporter of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, twice serving as its board president. Together with Jackson C. Wiley, Henry was co-founder of the Springfield Summer Arts Festival. He was a member of the Springfield Country Club, where he enjoyed games of golf, bridge and gin rummy with his friends. He is survived by his wife Patricia and his six children: Cathy, Henry (Alice), Mary, Barbara (Chris), Joseph (Kara), and Thomas (Rui), ten grandchildren and two great grand-children. Visitation will be held in the CONROY FUNERAL HOME from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. in St. Raphael Church with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Family requests donations to the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio 45506 and Community Mercy Hospice, One S. Limestone St., Suite 700, Springfield, Ohio 45502.
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Rich Davis
November 23, 2015
I always thought of Henry as a very strong and also a very peaceful individual. He was always good to me and I have always appreciated him. I was sorry to learn of his passing away and wanted to send my deepest sympathy to his family. He was truly a great man.
Best regards,
Rich
Bruce Elliott
July 2, 2015
Tom and family, please accept my deepest condolences and prayers.
Dan Del Fiorentino
July 1, 2015
I was first told about Mr. Wickham and his contributions to the music industry from the late Henry Steinway, who wrote a wonderful note encouraging us to include Mr. Wickham within our interviewed collection. After that very special interview, which was completed back in 2003, I thanked Mr. Steinway not only for the idea but for the education I received when listening to Mr. Wickham's incredible story. Here is a segment from his NAMM Oral History interview:
https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/henry-wickham
When I think of Henry's illness I think about the dedication and strength of his darling Patricia and the fact that he suffers no more.
July 1, 2015
Sorry to hear about Henry. Condolences to you Pat and all of your family.Corinne Smith
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Fritzie Calabrese Hagan
July 1, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Wickham Family . Mr. Wickham was a true Son of Springfield leaving an impressive legacy . May you all have comfort in the memories you have to share .
Henry P. Wickham in 1944, a strapping young man in service to our country.
Robert Chapman
July 1, 2015
barb mcblane
July 1, 2015
mrs wickham and family - sorry to hear of mr wickhams passing - you know i always asked about you or him at krogers and i know how much you loved him - as always i will be working but you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts - all my love to you and yours
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