A One-Name Study for the BARNUM/BARNHAM Surname
From the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, Lockport, NY, April 29, 2012: Lockport — Harry E. Barnum, age 81, of Lockport, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Harry was born in Lockport on September 18, 1930. He was the son of the late Raymond and Eleanor (Grier) Barnum and grew up on Green Street with his brother Raymond Jr. Harry was a graduate of St. Patrick's School and Lockport High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955, and was stationed in Fairford, England.
Upon his return, he married Nancy Ritzenthaler, the love of his life, and together raised a family of four children, and they were lifelong members of St. Patrick's Parish. Harry retired from Harrison Radiator, after 35 years, but he also worked 40 years for Dr. James Ritzenthaler and Dr. Albert Cavallari, making orthodontic study models and appliances because he was so good with his hands. Harry was a past president of the St. Patrick's Holy Name Society, a member of the Elks, American Legion and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He had a strong faith in God and a quiet strength that was respected by all. He was greatly loved by his family and many friends. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy of 56 years; his four children, Kathleen (Christopher) Prucha of Lockport, Harry (Kathryn) of Ventura, CA, Michael of Boston, MA, and Mary (Joseph) Seeger of Herndon, VA; his eight grandchildren, Michael, Sara and Emily Prucha, Joshua and Katelyn Seeger, Vance, Ava and William Barnum. He is also survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dr. James and Sandra Ritzenthaler; and several nieces and nephews.
Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
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