Published in the Journal News
Sunday, July 22nd, 2001
HARROWER, JOHN O. - John "Jack" O. Harrower age 81, of Carmel, died on July 20, 2001. Mr. Harrower was born on August 14, 1919 in Brooklyn to Owen and Jeanette (O‘Neill) Harrower. He was a World War II veteran and on May 11, 1945 he married Dorothy Haughney in Brooklyn, NY. Mr. Harrower was a salesman for National Lab Industry retiring in 1981 and has since worked at The Office of the Aging in Carmel. He was a member of the K of C council #6318 as well as the Daniel J. O‘Brien post #1374 of VFW. He was also past president of the Carmel/Kent Lions Club and a parishoner of St. James the Apostle Church in Carmel. In the words of his family "We are mourning the loss of our father John"Jack" O. Harrower. As in any period of profound sadness we find ourselves crushed by grief and struggling for comfort. In these moments, however we are reminded of his indomitable spirit, his unshakable faith and his unbounding love and appreciation for the joy in life. It is his spirit and will that will permit us to celebrate the contributions he has made and the legacy he has left. It is the force that keeps us going." "Jack has empowered us all to have confidence in our future, appreciation for the present, and love and support for each other. We are forever indebted to the gifts he has left us and the lessons he has taught us. It is our mission to live up to them and pass them on to our children. No man smiled more easily, empathized more genuinely, or gave more selflessly. We the family, wanted to share this because our father was magic, and in our hearts, was the "best damn guy who ever lived." Besides his wife, Mr. Harrower is survived by five children, Janet Harrower of Carmel, Arlene Geraghty of Kings Park, NY, Jack Harrower of Los Angeles, CA, Patricia McManus of Amsterdam, Netherlands and Donna Tompkins of Newburgh, NY. A sister, Gerri McCormack of Sag Harbour, LI nine grandchildren and 24 nieces and nephews that the loved dearly. Visiting will be on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at ADAMS-CORDOVANO FUNERAL HOME. Funeral Mass Tuesday 11 am at St. James the Apostle Church. Interment Raymond Hill Cemetery. ADAMS-CORDOVANO FUNERAL HOME 15 Church St., Carmel (845)225-2144
Sunday, July 22nd, 2001
HARROWER, JOHN O. - John "Jack" O. Harrower age 81, of Carmel, died on July 20, 2001. Mr. Harrower was born on August 14, 1919 in Brooklyn to Owen and Jeanette (O‘Neill) Harrower. He was a World War II veteran and on May 11, 1945 he married Dorothy Haughney in Brooklyn, NY. Mr. Harrower was a salesman for National Lab Industry retiring in 1981 and has since worked at The Office of the Aging in Carmel. He was a member of the K of C council #6318 as well as the Daniel J. O‘Brien post #1374 of VFW. He was also past president of the Carmel/Kent Lions Club and a parishoner of St. James the Apostle Church in Carmel. In the words of his family "We are mourning the loss of our father John"Jack" O. Harrower. As in any period of profound sadness we find ourselves crushed by grief and struggling for comfort. In these moments, however we are reminded of his indomitable spirit, his unshakable faith and his unbounding love and appreciation for the joy in life. It is his spirit and will that will permit us to celebrate the contributions he has made and the legacy he has left. It is the force that keeps us going." "Jack has empowered us all to have confidence in our future, appreciation for the present, and love and support for each other. We are forever indebted to the gifts he has left us and the lessons he has taught us. It is our mission to live up to them and pass them on to our children. No man smiled more easily, empathized more genuinely, or gave more selflessly. We the family, wanted to share this because our father was magic, and in our hearts, was the "best damn guy who ever lived." Besides his wife, Mr. Harrower is survived by five children, Janet Harrower of Carmel, Arlene Geraghty of Kings Park, NY, Jack Harrower of Los Angeles, CA, Patricia McManus of Amsterdam, Netherlands and Donna Tompkins of Newburgh, NY. A sister, Gerri McCormack of Sag Harbour, LI nine grandchildren and 24 nieces and nephews that the loved dearly. Visiting will be on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at ADAMS-CORDOVANO FUNERAL HOME. Funeral Mass Tuesday 11 am at St. James the Apostle Church. Interment Raymond Hill Cemetery. ADAMS-CORDOVANO FUNERAL HOME 15 Church St., Carmel (845)225-2144
Published in the Journal News
Sunday, July 22nd, 2001
HARROWER, JOHN O. - John "Jack" O. Harrower age 81, of Carmel, died on July 20, 2001. Mr. Harrower was born on August 14, 1919 in Brooklyn to Owen and Jeanette (O‘Neill) Harrower. He was a World War II veteran and on May 11, 1945 he married Dorothy Haughney in Brooklyn, NY. Mr. Harrower was a salesman for National Lab Industry retiring in 1981 and has since worked at The Office of the Aging in Carmel. He was a member of the K of C council #6318 as well as the Daniel J. O‘Brien post #1374 of VFW. He was also past president of the Carmel/Kent Lions Club and a parishoner of St. James the Apostle Church in Carmel. In the words of his family "We are mourning the loss of our father John"Jack" O. Harrower. As in any period of profound sadness we find ourselves crushed by grief and struggling for comfort. In these moments, however we are reminded of his indomitable spirit, his unshakable faith and his unbounding love and appreciation for the joy in life. It is his spirit and will that will permit us to celebrate the contributions he has made and the legacy he has left. It is the force that keeps us going." "Jack has empowered us all to have confidence in our future, appreciation for the present, and love and support for each other. We are forever indebted to the gifts he has left us and the lessons he has taught us. It is our mission to live up to them and pass them on to our children. No man smiled more easily, empathized more genuinely, or gave more selflessly. We the family, wanted to share this because our father was magic, and in our hearts, was the "best damn guy who ever lived." Besides his wife, Mr. Harrower is survived by five children, Janet Harrower of Carmel, Arlene Geraghty of Kings Park, NY, Jack Harrower of Los Angeles, CA, Patricia McManus of Amsterdam, Netherlands and Donna Tompkins of Newburgh, NY. A sister, Gerri McCormack of Sag Harbour, LI nine grandchildren and 24 nieces and nephews that the loved dearly. Visiting will be on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at ADAMS-CORDOVANO FUNERAL HOME. Funeral Mass Tuesday 11 am at St. James the Apostle Church. Interment Raymond Hill Cemetery. ADAMS-CORDOVANO FUNERAL HOME 15 Church St., Carmel (845)225-2144
Sunday, July 22nd, 2001
HARROWER, JOHN O. - John "Jack" O. Harrower age 81, of Carmel, died on July 20, 2001. Mr. Harrower was born on August 14, 1919 in Brooklyn to Owen and Jeanette (O‘Neill) Harrower. He was a World War II veteran and on May 11, 1945 he married Dorothy Haughney in Brooklyn, NY. Mr. Harrower was a salesman for National Lab Industry retiring in 1981 and has since worked at The Office of the Aging in Carmel. He was a member of the K of C council #6318 as well as the Daniel J. O‘Brien post #1374 of VFW. He was also past president of the Carmel/Kent Lions Club and a parishoner of St. James the Apostle Church in Carmel. In the words of his family "We are mourning the loss of our father John"Jack" O. Harrower. As in any period of profound sadness we find ourselves crushed by grief and struggling for comfort. In these moments, however we are reminded of his indomitable spirit, his unshakable faith and his unbounding love and appreciation for the joy in life. It is his spirit and will that will permit us to celebrate the contributions he has made and the legacy he has left. It is the force that keeps us going." "Jack has empowered us all to have confidence in our future, appreciation for the present, and love and support for each other. We are forever indebted to the gifts he has left us and the lessons he has taught us. It is our mission to live up to them and pass them on to our children. No man smiled more easily, empathized more genuinely, or gave more selflessly. We the family, wanted to share this because our father was magic, and in our hearts, was the "best damn guy who ever lived." Besides his wife, Mr. Harrower is survived by five children, Janet Harrower of Carmel, Arlene Geraghty of Kings Park, NY, Jack Harrower of Los Angeles, CA, Patricia McManus of Amsterdam, Netherlands and Donna Tompkins of Newburgh, NY. A sister, Gerri McCormack of Sag Harbour, LI nine grandchildren and 24 nieces and nephews that the loved dearly. Visiting will be on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at ADAMS-CORDOVANO FUNERAL HOME. Funeral Mass Tuesday 11 am at St. James the Apostle Church. Interment Raymond Hill Cemetery. ADAMS-CORDOVANO FUNERAL HOME 15 Church St., Carmel (845)225-2144
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