In Memory Of
John Harper
1951
2019
John Harper
April 15, 1951 — May 2, 2019
John "Ed" Harper, 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at St. Peters Hospital, with his loving family by his side.
Ed was the son of the late Francis and Josephine (Carpenter) Harper.
He was the devoted husband to Diane B. (Perrault) Harper.
He attended Dade Community College in Florida for graphic arts, and worked in the printing industry for many years, and later retired as a Safety Officer with NYS - Department of Mental Health, Albany, NY
Ed was a member of the Polish American Citizens Club, in Albany.
He enjoyed boating, fishing, was an avid reader, loved history and political issues. He loved his camp in the Adirondacks.
In addition to his parents, Ed was predeceased by his sister, Ann and his brother Frank.
Ed is survived by his loving wife, Diane, his children; Elizabeth Vadney and Peter Harper. He is the adored grandfather of; Thomas and Dylan Vadney. He is the brother of Josephine Coffee and Thomas Harper. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, NY on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. A funeral service will follow the calling hours at 12:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Albany Rural Cemetery.
Ed was the son of the late Francis and Josephine (Carpenter) Harper.
He was the devoted husband to Diane B. (Perrault) Harper.
He attended Dade Community College in Florida for graphic arts, and worked in the printing industry for many years, and later retired as a Safety Officer with NYS - Department of Mental Health, Albany, NY
Ed was a member of the Polish American Citizens Club, in Albany.
He enjoyed boating, fishing, was an avid reader, loved history and political issues. He loved his camp in the Adirondacks.
In addition to his parents, Ed was predeceased by his sister, Ann and his brother Frank.
Ed is survived by his loving wife, Diane, his children; Elizabeth Vadney and Peter Harper. He is the adored grandfather of; Thomas and Dylan Vadney. He is the brother of Josephine Coffee and Thomas Harper. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, NY on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. A funeral service will follow the calling hours at 12:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Albany Rural Cemetery.
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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
10:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
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