Harry G. Daff Jr. 1936-2020
AUSTINTOWN — Harry G. Daff Jr., 83, quietly passed away Sunday evening, March 1, 2020, at the Hospice House with his family by his side.
Harry was born on June 4, 1936, in Youngstown, the son of Harry and Mabel Weakland Daff.
He was a 1954 Rayen High School graduate and went on to serve just over five years in the U.S. Navy.
After returning home, he went to work for General Extrusions in Youngstown, where he worked for 37 years. He started as an entry level production worker and retired as a purchasing manager.
He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Austintown for more than 50 years and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 213 in Youngstown since 1954.
Harry truly lived for his family and was the most devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed vacationing with his family at the beach, restoring antiques, hunting and playing cards and bowling with close friends. Most of all, having a good time with his family and friends was a priority. Traditions, including Christmas breakfast with his family, were always important to him.
Harry leaves behind his three children, two daughters, Donna Hillen (Gary) of Macedonia and Karen Conkey (David) of Austintown, and a son Richard Daff (Julie) of Aurora; and four grandchildren, Karlie and Drew Daff, and Kayla and Savannah Barko.
Besides his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his wife, the former Beverly Goddard, whom he married Aug. 18, 1962; a sister Jeanetta Haselow; and two brothers Leo and Richard Daff.
Family and friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at the Lane Funeral Homes Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Ave., and 9 a.m. Thursday, March 5, with prayers said at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home, and will continue with a Mass at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown.
Committal services will follow the Mass and will be held at Resurrection Cemetery in Austintown.
Friends and family are invited for a luncheon following the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 213, 451 Miller St., Youngstown, OH 44502. Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
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