Henrietta NY: Harry A. Davidson, Sr. passed away on February 2, 2021, just a month shy of his 97th birthday. Long-time residents of Henrietta, NY, Harry was sadly predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Margaret ‘Gloria’ Davidson (nee Kendig). Harry is survived by his 5 children (and spouses): Jacquelyn Santay, Harry Davidson Jr. (Jan), Julie Meding, Theodore Davidson (Susan), and Jason Davidson (Sirirat ‘Anne’); his 9 grandchildren: Becky Sloane (Todd), Josh Santay (Michelle), Aaron Davidson (Debbie), Evan Davidson, Hannah Davidson, Grace Davidson-Thooft (Taylor), Maddy Davidson (Skyler Rehbein), Simon Davidson, and Zoie Davidson; his 3 great-grandchildren: Abby Sloane, Jackson Santay, Charlotte Santay; his sister-in-law Susanne Kendig, and friend Deb Cigna.
Harry was known to many in Rochester as a long time retailer in consumer electronics. He had a second career at Eastman Kodak, retiring in 1989. He served honorably during WW2, in the Air Force as a B24 bomber pilot. His friends and family remember him as a talented musician, craftsman, problem solver, for his love of dogs, and his charity.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Lollipop Farm.
We miss you, Harry!
A brilliant creative man, a sounding board and sparring partner. He made life interesting and useful and will be missed forever. My condolences to the Davidson family.
Harry and I worked together back in ‘the day.’
We enjoyed a lot of humor together. He was my uncle and an interesting guy. Easy to talk to and always with a unusual ‘take’ on things.
Of all my uncles, he was easiest to relate to.
He was interested in the kinds of things I was.
Cars, gadgets, music.
I sorted through his WWII papers and discovered that he served up front and in harms way. Pretty amazing. But then, he had that side to him.
We’ve lost a good guy. A good citizen.
Harry was a true renaissance man. He embodied the the heart of a musician with intelligence and compassion. His impact on my life and many others can’t be understated. May he Rest In Peace.
I met Harry as a customer of Lafayette on Main St in the 1960’s, and then worked for Harry & Dave at DLK Electronics in the 1970’s. Harry was a great guy with a unique sense of humor. I have many great memories… RIP Harry!
Happy Birthday Poppy!
I’m so sorry.. I miss you so much.
Deb, Ben, George and David and Judy
Thank you all for your Condolences. Harry would be pleased that you took a few moments of your time to remember him. Before the pandemic, I would sit in his living room every Tuesday morning and have a coffee with him. He had alway enjoyed reminiscing back in time when he worked with you.
Thanks,
Harry Jr.
Happy Birthday Poppy. I’m heartbroken you arent here celebrating your 98th with me. I miss you so much, all day, every day.
Pretty chilly out, but the sun is shinning, the sky bright blue. I so wish we were riding down to the Bay today, you wearing my sunglasses. Happy 99th, Poppy, miss you all day, every day.
Happy 100th Poppy ! Love you so much. As always, I wish you were here.