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Obituary

Dr. Harry Michael Pylypiw, Jr. of Hamden, CT and Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 at Midstate Medical Center, in Meriden, CT. He was the beloved husband of the late Arlene (Chesh) Pylypiw. Harry was born in Camden, NJ on September 26, 1952 and was the son of the late Harry Pylypiw, Sr. and Mary (Marazzi) Pylypiw. An avid Boy Scout, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and always had …

Personal note from Harry’s Family

Thank you to everyone for your support during this very difficult time. Harry's death was sudden and his absence in our lives is monumental. To honor him, we would love for you to post your favorite photos and/or stories about Harry on the memories tab of this memorial website. Please share pictures, anecdotes, and the love that you have for Harry so that we can celebrate his rich life together.
This April, we want to truly celebrate Harry's humor, his love for science, and his love for his family. Please join us at his Celebration of Life with an attitude of joy, celebration, and gratitude and share some of your favorite Harry stories with us.

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I cannot believe it has been a year since Harry passed. I find I still reflexively go to call him when I have outrageou…
I cannot believe it has been a year since Harry passed. I find I still reflexively go to call him w…
I cannot believe it has been a year since Harry passed. I find I…
Harry was so generous with his time and talent -- over the last 16 years, we collaborated on research projects that led…
Harry was so generous with his time and talent -- over the last 16 years, we collaborated on resear…
Harry was so generous with his time and talent -- over the last …

Community Involvement

Participated in

Board member of

Sigma Xi the Scientific Research Honor Society

Fraternity or Sorority

Favorites

What were Harry's favorite books?
I do not remember him reading a lot, Text books.
I do not remember him reading a lot, Text books.
I do not remember him reading a lot, Text books.
What were Harry's favorite ways to spend free time?
Relaxing, we did model rockets, He like fireworks!! Explosives. I would get some shi…
Relaxing, we did model rockets, He like fireworks!! Explosives. I would get some shipped to NJ…
Relaxing, we did model rockets, He like fireworks!! Explosives. I would get some shipped to NJ every year and have a di…
What were Harry's favorite performances to watch?
every one he was a watcher>
every one he was a watcher>
every one he was a watcher>
What were Harry's favorite local spots?
Meals out were among Harry’s favorite things to do locally. We had fantastic dinners…
Meals out were among Harry’s favorite things to do locally. We had fantastic dinners at Rossin…
Meals out were among Harry’s favorite things to do locally. We had fantastic dinners at Rossini’s Pizza in Cheshire, CT…

Timeline

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Born

September 26th, 1952
Camden, NJ
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Graduated from high school

1970
Cherry Hill High School West, Chapel Avenue, Cherry Hill, NJ
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Got married to Arlene Pylypiw

1972
Cherry Hill, NJ

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Cause of death

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

MidState Medical Center, Lewis Avenue, Meriden, CT, USA

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