October 11, 1941 – June 6, 2021
Harry Campanese Jr. (also known as Poppi, Pop as well as other nicknames) was a hard-nosed Italian man who was set in his ways and had no boundaries when it came to sharing what he thought about things. He kept us laughing because he could find humor in the most mundane life circumstances. “Poppisms” as we liked to call them became our own special language and will live on in our memories. Harry enjoyed classic cars, nature, history and collecting (stamps, coins and baseball cards). Harry was an avid late night tv watcher and was the leading authority on all thing sold on infomercials. His love of tinkering with things stayed with him to the end – no remote, phone or electronic device was safe from his mini screwdriver.
Harry was a lifelong resident of Paoli, growing up here and attending Conestoga High School. After graduation he enlisted in the US Army. He did not speak about his service years until much later in life, but when he did; he was a proud veteran who loved his country.
Harry was employed for many years as a facility manager at National Rolling Mills and ultimately at Maaco Corporation. He made many friends at each place and told great stories of the fun he had while working at both places.
Puzzles, reading and watching Philadelphia Sports were all hobbies he enjoyed but his favorite past time was a quick trip to a casino. He loved the slots, table games and of course the freebies!
Harry was a connoisseur of Oreo cookies ( only the originals – he said why mess with perfection ) and Tasty Kake Krimpets. His love for sweets was only rivaled by the love he had for family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; Harry and Angela Campanese; his brother Joseph and sister Christina. He is happily reunited with his wife Carole who was called home before him as well. Harry is survived by his sister Corine, sons Harry III (Jennifer), Joe (Rhonda) and daughter Trisha (Francis). His nickname Poppi was given to him by his grandchildren, Andrew (Kristen) and Carolyn (Fiancé Kenneth).
Harry was determined even while fighting Parkinson’s to live life the way he wanted on his own terms and he was able to do that up until his last days. He will be missed by family and friends alike.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that you make a donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research in Harry’s name.
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