Harry was born in Sussex, NJ on December 22, 1956 the son of William and Henrietta (Thornton) Crane, He attended and graduated from the Newton High School in 1975. His early years were spent in New Jersey and following high school served his country in the United States Marines. He eventually moved to the Harpursville area where he helped his dad operate Babe’s Hot Dog Stand and following his marriage he moved to the Plymouth area where he remained until 1993 when he moved to Smyrna. He and his family have made their home on the Flat Iron since 2009.
Throughout his working career Harry worked as a machinist. He had also driven bus for CWS, did contracting work and built log cabins with his father-in-law. While living in Plymouth he was a volunteer firefighter.
On January 2, 1988 he married Laura Youngs who survives. Besides his wife Laura, Harry is survived by his children Jessica Crane and fiancé Christopher Dewey of Norwich, Tammie (Joe) Natoli of Sherburne and Scott Crane of Smyrna. Also surviving is his sister Ella Nelson of So. New Berlin, his brother William (Melanie) Crane of So. New Berlin and his grandchildren Claire, Violet and Elliana Natoli and Bryce Dewey. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Harry was predeceased by his parents William and Henrietta, his son Harry Crane Jr. and sister Cynthia Crane.
At Harry’s request there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Interment will be in the South Side Cemetery of Plymouth.
Arrangements are with the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home.
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