Harry W. Slagle

With a sad heart, we share the passing of Harry W. Slagle on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019.
Harry was born in Valparaiso, Indiana, on July 2, 1939. He was the son of Harry W. Slagle Sr. and Delores Slagle(nee Montaque). He was one of six children, all of whom attended Catholic schools.
After high school graduation, Harry joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he received much of his further education that lead him to a successful career in the automotive business. He served active duty from 1956-1960 followed by four years in the Marine Corps Reserves 1960-64. His tours of duty took him to the Philippines, Okinawa, Japan and Quantico, Virginia.
He and his wife, Patricia (nee Viola) married on July 23, 1960, at St. Anthony R.C. Church in Northvale, N.J.
He is the proud father of Andrew Slagle (Diane) of Westtown and Ann Marie Graziadio (Joseph) of Warwick. He took great joy as a grandpa to his six grandchildren: Andrew, Alexandra, Benjamin, Juliette, Genevieve and Madeleine. He was always ready to spend time with them.
Harry was an active outdoorsman. He was a lifetime member of the N.Y.S. Skeet Shoot Association, N.Y.S. Lifetime Sportsman, member of Monroe-Chester Sportsman Club, N.Y.S. Trapper Association, N.J. Trapper Association, National Trapper Association, Orange County Chapter and the NRA. He supported the Marine Corps League.
Harry was also a devoted Yankees fan and over the past several years, while being housebound due to his failing health, he never missed a game.
He and his wife Patricia were married 58 years, always facing life’s challenges as a team. Harry was a devoted son-in-law, sharing the care of his father and mother-in-law in their later years.
Harry will always be remembered and cherished by his family and dear friends as a caring and loving child of God.
Cremation was private.
Donations in Harry’s memory can be made to The Marine Corps League, 3619 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 115, Stafford, VA 22554 or to St. Christopher’s Inn at Graymoor, Office of Mission, P.O. Box 303 Garrison, NY 10524.
Arrangements were made by Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home in Warwick. To send an online condolence, visit www.lsvpmemorialhome.com.