Obituary for Harrison Arthur "Harry" Waterbury
Harrison A. “Harry” Waterbury, 78, beloved husband, father and grandfather died Friday, January 13, 2023 at Danbury Hospital surrounded by his family, following an illness.
He leaves his wife of 52 years, Geraldine P. (Boylan) Waterbury, his daughter MaryKate Romano and her husband Peter, of Ashburnham, MA; his son Michael H. Waterbury and his wife Colleen (McNamara), of Avon, ; his seven grandchildren: Owen, Lindsay and Gabriella Romano, and Hadley, Harrison, Francine and Curran Waterbury, as well as his sister Mildred Eileen (Waterbury) Freebairn, of Bethel and sisters-in-law Mary Doyle, of Old Saybrook and Sheila Boylan and her husband Donald Wiede of Katonah, NY. Harry was predeceased by his parents, Harrison and Mildred (Hasbrouck) Waterbury and his infant son, Brian P. Waterbury.
Born in Cos Cob, CT, Harry attended local schools and was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Greenwich, CT. Harry received his undergraduate degree from Niagara University, Niagara, NY and a masters degree from Bridgeport University, Bridgeport, CT. Harry proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1966 and served as a military accountant until his honorable discharge in 1969.
Harry worked for many years as the accounting supervisor at the Dupont Plant in Newtown, CT, and at Newtown Savings Bank.
Harry was a devout parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Parish, Newtown, for 50 years and proudly served as Chairman of the Finance Council and a Eucharistic Minister for many years. He was a member and past president of the Newtown Jaycees, served on the Board of Finance for the town of Newtown, a member of Newtown Parks and Recreation for many years, and current Treasurer of Newtown Ambulance.
Harry’s greatest joy was his family. He loved to share stories about his children, grandchildren and extended family. Harry was an avid sports fan. He was an enthusiastic Yankees fan from childhood and loved to cheer on his NY Giants every Sunday. Harry spent many years coaching his son, Michael in Newtown Little League and town basketball and loved every minute of it. His greatest joy came from rooting for the college teams of his grandchildren and his alma mater, Niagara University.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main St. Newtown, from 4-7:00 PM. A funeral mass to celebrate Harry’s life will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Church, 26 Dodgingtown Road, Bethel, CT. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to The Niagara Fund, Niagara University. Please note on your donation, Harrison Waterbury Scholarship Fund. The Waterbury family is forever grateful for the nursing care and blood donations that Harry received during his treatment. and would ask that people would consider donating blood to their local blood bank in honor of him.
He leaves his wife of 52 years, Geraldine P. (Boylan) Waterbury, his daughter MaryKate Romano and her husband Peter, of Ashburnham, MA; his son Michael H. Waterbury and his wife Colleen (McNamara), of Avon, ; his seven grandchildren: Owen, Lindsay and Gabriella Romano, and Hadley, Harrison, Francine and Curran Waterbury, as well as his sister Mildred Eileen (Waterbury) Freebairn, of Bethel and sisters-in-law Mary Doyle, of Old Saybrook and Sheila Boylan and her husband Donald Wiede of Katonah, NY. Harry was predeceased by his parents, Harrison and Mildred (Hasbrouck) Waterbury and his infant son, Brian P. Waterbury.
Born in Cos Cob, CT, Harry attended local schools and was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Greenwich, CT. Harry received his undergraduate degree from Niagara University, Niagara, NY and a masters degree from Bridgeport University, Bridgeport, CT. Harry proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1966 and served as a military accountant until his honorable discharge in 1969.
Harry worked for many years as the accounting supervisor at the Dupont Plant in Newtown, CT, and at Newtown Savings Bank.
Harry was a devout parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Parish, Newtown, for 50 years and proudly served as Chairman of the Finance Council and a Eucharistic Minister for many years. He was a member and past president of the Newtown Jaycees, served on the Board of Finance for the town of Newtown, a member of Newtown Parks and Recreation for many years, and current Treasurer of Newtown Ambulance.
Harry’s greatest joy was his family. He loved to share stories about his children, grandchildren and extended family. Harry was an avid sports fan. He was an enthusiastic Yankees fan from childhood and loved to cheer on his NY Giants every Sunday. Harry spent many years coaching his son, Michael in Newtown Little League and town basketball and loved every minute of it. His greatest joy came from rooting for the college teams of his grandchildren and his alma mater, Niagara University.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main St. Newtown, from 4-7:00 PM. A funeral mass to celebrate Harry’s life will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Church, 26 Dodgingtown Road, Bethel, CT. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to The Niagara Fund, Niagara University. Please note on your donation, Harrison Waterbury Scholarship Fund. The Waterbury family is forever grateful for the nursing care and blood donations that Harry received during his treatment. and would ask that people would consider donating blood to their local blood bank in honor of him.