Michael E. Harris ’61

Mike died Nov. 9, 2021, of Parkinson’s at Regency Grande Nursing Center in Dover, N.J. 

Born in Tanta, Egypt, to missionary parents, he lived in England until 1949 before coming to the United States He came to us from Mercersburg Academy. At Princeton, he majored in aeronautical engineering; was a member of the French Club, Chemistry Club, Literary Society, and Chapel staff; and took his meals at Dial Lodge. His roommates were Jim Klein, Barry Bosak ’62, and John Rode.

Following a master’s degree from Stevens Institute of Technology, Mike worked his entire career with Verizon, eventually retiring in a management role. Avocationally, Mike’s great passion was classic cars, especially his 1967 Pontiac Firebird, which he lovingly restored from the ground up. It now resides with daughter Michelle, to be passed down to the grandchildren someday.

Mike is survived by his wife of 45 years Carol; daughter Michelle Pepper and her husband Mark; and grandchildren Nicole and Blake.