Harry J. Morse Jr.

COPENHAGEN — Harry Joseph Morse, Jr., 55, formerly of Copenhagen, died Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at his home in Albion, NY.

Mr. Morse was born on September 1, 1956 at Mercy Hospital in Watertown, the son of Harry J. and Anna Raab Morse, Sr. He graduated from the Copenhagen Central School with the Class of 1974. He went on to continue his education at Herkimer Community College, SUNY IT, and SUNY Oswego, where he earned his Master’s Degree in counseling. He also served in the United States Army Reserve at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Previous marriages to Melanie Rumble, Lesley Stewart and Donna Meekins ended in divorce.

He was a long time employee of New York State, with the Dept. of Corrections, the Dept. of Motor Vehicles and the Dept. of Labor. He was a former member of the Lowville Elks Lodge BPOE #1605 and was a Past Exalted Ruler of the Albion Elks Lodge, BPOE #1006.

He is survived by his companion, Pamela Hastings, Albion, his father, Harry J. Morse, Sr., his three sons; Ryan J., Timothy S. and Trevor S., a grandson, Gavin D. and two sisters, Victoria Hill and Maggi Hutto. He is predeceased by his mother, Anna.

A memorial service will be held at the Copenhagen Chapel of the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 10229 Washington St., Copenhagen, NY on Tuesday, January 31st at 6:00 PM. Visitation will be held on Tuesday prior to the service, from 12 - 2 & 4 – 6 PM. www.lundyfuneralhome.com. A memorial service will take place at the Albion Elks Lodge at a later date.