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Harry Fish Obituary

Fish, Harry R. OCALA, Fla. Harry Richard Fish, age 86, of Ocala, passed away on August 3, 2008. Harry was born on July 12, 1922 in Union City, N.J., to the late Felix and Jane (Ikenhoffer) Fish. After high school, Harry served his country valiantly during World War II in the United States Navy. A dedicated employee, he retired from New York Telephone Company after 37 years. Harry was a member of the VFW. He enjoyed many sports and was a member of the Western Turnpike and Pine Haven Golf Courses. He also was a member of the N.Y. and Fla. Umpire Associations for over 30 years. Harry's church memberships included St. Boniface Episcopal Church in Schenectady, NY, and St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Ocala. Harry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lucille Grace Fish; and daughter, Myrna Godfrey. He is survived by his children, Jeff Fish of Grass Valley, Calif., Lucy Warner of Valparaiso, Fla., and Mike Fish of Ocala; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Grove Cemetery in Coeymans, N.Y., on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. To share memories, express condolences and sign the guestbook, visit www.daviswatkins.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 10, 2008.

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