Manley G. Harris, 95, formerly of East Main Street,
Angelica, NY, died Friday, October 13, 2017 in Highland Park Rehabilitation and
Nursing Center, Wellsville, NY following a long illness. Born September 18, 1922, in Centerville, NY,
he was the son of Ralph W. and Clara Austin Harris. On August 20, 1943, in Wellsville, NY, he
married the former Virginia L. Wood, who predeceased him on May 8, 2003. A World War II Veteran, he served honorably
with the US Army. Manley resided in
Angelica for 49 years, operating the Harris Grocery Store with his wife from
1949 – 1987. He was a member and past
master of Melrose Lodge F&AM in Angelica, Corning Consistory, past patron
of Angelica Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Angelica
Conservation Club. While a member of the
Angelica Hose Co., he was instrumental in establishing the Angelica Fire Co.
Rescue Squad. Most of all he was known
as the “town’s practical joker.” Surviving
are: a daughter, Judy Harris of Belfast,
NY; granddaughter, Jackie (Tom Caruso)
Greene of Angelica;
great-granddaughters, Genevieve Greene and Lealah Greene, both of
Angelica; a sister, Shirley Moore of
Clarence, NY; nieces, nephews, and
cousins. In addition to his wife, he was
predeceased by two brothers, Harold Harris and Kenneth Harris. Friends may call Tuesday, October 17, 2017
from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, Wellsville, NY, where
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Steven Crowell, Pastor of the
Angelica United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Until the Day Dawn
Cemetery, Angelica. Masonic services
will be rendered 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening in the funeral home by members of
Melrose Lodge F&AM. Following the
service on Wednesday, friends are invited to gather at the American Legion Post
in Angelica to reminisce and share their favorite memories of Manley. Refreshments will be served. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
the Angelica Hose Co. or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at
www.wellsvillefuneralhome.com.
