Harry R. House, 83, of West Carthage, died Saturday afternoon at his home where he was under the care of his family and Hospice of Jefferson County.

Harry was born on May 13, 1935 in Gouverneur, the son of the late Delmer and Fannie (Lashbrooks) House. Harry served in the U. S. Marine Corps from 1954 to 1957.  He married Marion May Russell on July 1, 1956 in Alexandria Bay. Marion, a former head cashier for P&C Foods, died on January 8, 2011.  He was employed by Climax MFG in West Carthage as stock clerk and retired after 44 years of service.

His memberships include the West Carthage Volunteer Fire Department, American Legion Post # 789, BPOE Lodge # 1762, Missing Link Snowmobile Club and the Hornets Drill Team. Harry enjoyed hunting and old cars, was an avid bowler and cooked for many events of the fire department throughout his 53 year membership.

He is survived by two daughters and their spouses: Nathalie and Chris Waring of Carthage and Sandra and Kim Sheitz of Copenhagen, two sons: William and Tina House of Carthage and Delmar House of West Carthage, 8 Grandchildren, Danielle Camidge, Randy Vitullo Jr., Jason Vitullo, Heidi Petrie, Bryan Sheitz, Joel, Jared and Jennah House; 31 Great Grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by a daughter, Bobbie Jean Vitullo who died in July of 1989, an infant son, Harry House Jr and his step mother, Millie House.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 from 2-6pm at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 6:30pm at the West Carthage Fire Department with Rev. Canon Samuel P. Lundy officiating. A Celebration of his Life will follow the memorial service at the fire hall. Burial with military honors will be in Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur on Wednesday at 11:00am.

Memorials may be made to the West Carthage Volunteer Fire Department or to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St., Watertown, NY 13601.