Harry was born on August 18, 1927, in Mineola, NY to Henry and Marie Meeker (nee Streater) and was the eldest of six children. He is survived by his wife, Joan Meeker (nee Schulte) of seventy years, his daughter Susan and son-in-law Jim Paul of Melbourne, FL, his son Christopher and daughter-in-law Sally of Sound Beach, NY and his son Stephen and daughter-in-law Eileen of Newtown, CT, grandchildren Kyle Meeker, Owen Meeker and Peri Meeker and great grandchildren, Ava and Silhouette Meeker. Harry is survived by his youngest brother, Jon and sisters-in-law, Nancy, Anne and Kathy Meeker. He was predeceased by his brothers David, Roger and Peter Meeker and sister, Doris Benson.

Harry received his BA in Education from Courtland State Teachers College in 1950. Throughout college, Harry participated in a variety of intercollegiate sports and was named a member of the all-American College Lacrosse team. Immediately after college, Harry was drafted into the Army, attended Officer Candidate School and deployed to Korea where he served as a platoon leader in the 3rd Infantry Division. There he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman and Sharpshooter (Carbine) Badges. Upon his honorable discharge from the army as First Lieutenant in 1953, Harry began his thirty-one-year teaching career and received a master's degree in education from Colgate University. Throughout his career as a high school math, science and physical education teacher in the Three Village School District, Setauket, NY, Harry took an active interest in his students often chaperoning hiking, camping and skiing trips. As the Gelinas Junior High School principal in that same district, Harry developed and chaperoned an international exchange program with a middle school in England.

Harry enjoyed the outdoors whether gardening, camping, canoeing, skiing, hiking, boating or sitting and watching the sunset. He drew his family along on many a mountain climb, canoeing expedition and camping trip. Cooking and planning the week's menu was a passion that led to many an adventurous meal. He was a hard worker, a natural leader, a supportive friend, faithful husband and dedicated father. While working his way through college, he met his wife of seventy years while delivering ice in the late 1940's. Harry and Joan were married on June 27, 1953 in Most Holy Trinity RC Church in East Hampton, NY. Even into his 96th year on this earth, Harry referred to a refrigerator as the "ice box".

Interment with military honors will be on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 10 AM at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 US-1, Mims, Florida with memorial repast immediately to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donating to the American Cancer Society or the IRCC Foundation in Harry's name.