In Loving Memory
Peter James Harris
February 19, 1938 – June 9, 2023
Memorial Service
June 23, 2023
Gannon Funeral Home
152 E 28th St, New York, NY 10016
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Peter James Harris Obituary
Peter James Harris was born in suburban London. In the Midst of the wartime Blitz. His mother was Winifred Pead and his father was Edgar Harris. He is also predecased by his sister, Joan Harris.
Peter was a veteran in the English Army. He also served in the Queen’s Guard at Buckingham Palace. He immigrated to the United States., where he pursued his passion for photography. He served 40 years with the audio-visual department at CUNY Graduate Center.
Peter is survived by his beloved wife Frances and his son Louis.
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Sympathy from Peter’s friend at 92Y
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I met Peter in 1980 when we worked at the CUNY Graduate Center. Over the years I apartment sat for Peter and Fran and Louis when they escaped the hot summers in New York City. I grew to love the Harris family. Peter was kind and generous. His British wit was unmatched. He will be greatly missed by all his friends and family and me. He was a true gentleman !
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Dear Francie and Louis,
I just watched the video of the beautiful memorial and learned so much about Peter. Living across the country I only saw you together a few times but I felt then what a happy couple and family you made.
Wishing you strength during this time. His memory is truly a blessing.
Love,
Natalie
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My condolences to Aunt Fran and to Louis Iwill miss you a lot Uncle Peter you meant the world to my mom (Joan)and you mean the world to us you will forever be in our hearts and thoughts say hi to everyone for us
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I am incredibly saddened by the loss of Pete. I worked with him for ten years and he was always a great boss who knew that work came second to life. He created an environment at the CUNY Graduate Center which allowed for every one under him to grow. I am grateful for that. He always had a genuine interest in the well being of his employees.
My deepest condolences,
Dan Tracy
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My sincerest condolences. May the love that is still there brighten your spirit. Know that all the ways he has influenced others still live on.
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Peter was our cousin and a true English gentleman. A very kind, considerate, funny, lovely man. His jokes are legendary, he will be greatly missed by his remaining family in the U.K. and my trips to NY will never be the same again. Sending love to Fran and Louis at this very sad time.
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Uncle Peter so close to my heart. I’ll miss laughing every time we spoke I’ll miss all your funny sentiments love you always.