Frederick J. Harris Sr.

Frederick John Harris Sr., of Clinton, CT passed away on October 28th in Middletown, CT after a brief illness. Fred was predeceased by his loving wife Patricia I Harris. He was born in Glen Grove, Long Island on February 6, 1937 , son of the late John Frederick Harris, and Santa Rosemary(Vitale) Harris. He lived in Clinton, CT for 50 years, and was a snowbird in Arcadia Florida.

He graduated from New Haven College earning his Associates of Sciences Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Ramset/Olin Company for many years as well as HB Ives Company of New Haven. He served in the United States Airforce as a member of the 42D Field Service Squardon.

He was a member of the St. Marys Church in Clinton. He was involved in coaching little league and the Cub Scouts.

Fred is survived by his daughter Cathleen Harris O’Sullivan (Brian), and his Son Frederick John Harris Jr. He also leaves behind his Sister Lila Testa, and his Brother Raymond Harris, his four grandchildren, Ashley (Patrick) Dopieralski, Patrick (Marla) Lewis, Neil Patrick Harris and Matthew Harris, and his Greatgrand Children, Halie, Lyliana, Kaidence and Madelyn. He is predeceased by his Brother George Harris and Sister Dee Webber.

A memorial service will be held November 6 at Swan Funeral Home 80 E. Main Street in Clinton, CT from 10-12. Burial will be following the service at Beaverbrook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Families Helping Families Inc., P. O Box 166, Clinton, CT 06413.