Visiting Hours are Sept. 26 for Harry J. Ekelund

Harry J. Ekelund- a former resident of Ossining and a resident of Southbury CT. passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014. Harry was born in Freeport, NY on May 18, 1947 and was the son of the late Harry J. and Gertrude (Hanley) Ekelund.

He was 67.

Harry was a graduate of Manhattan College with a BS in Electrical Engineering and he received his MBA, with a minor in Marketing from Iona College. Harry married the former June Hunter on September 28, 1975 in Ossining. He was a 35 year member of the Ossining Fire Department, Independent Hose Co. 6. He was also a former member of the Fairview Fire Department in Greenburgh, and the Montrose Fire Department.

He was currently a member of the Southbury Fire Dept. , Southbury CT. He was an avid Ham Radio Operator and Golfer.

Harry is survived by his wife June; his sons Bryan (Kendra), Andrew (Michelle); 2 grandchildren Ryan and Lilliana; his siblings Nancy (Gerard) Black and John (Angela).

Visiting hours will be held Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Dorsey Funeral Home, 14 Emwilton Place, Ossining. The Funeral Mass Saturday 10 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, Briarcliff. Interment Bethel Cemetery in Croton.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 2 Lyon Pl., White Plains, NY 10601 would be appreciated.