Honeoye: At age 88, Harold passed peacefully at his home on January 18, 2022. He was born on January 5, 1934 in Brighton, NY to the late Charles and Leona (Barney) Grundman. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Laurel (Straight) Grundman and siblings; Veronica “Peggy” Grundman, Charles “Sonny” Grundman, Frederick Grundman, and Marion Teed. Survived by step-children; Jeffrey (Becky) Briggs, Donald (Linda) Briggs, Kenneth (Becky) Briggs, Cynthia (Garth) Thomas, Karen Stephens, Nancy Titus (Gordon Dunton), and John (Melissa) Miles; 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; step-brother John Scala; several nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.
Harold served in the Army during the Korean War. After his tour, he returned to the farm he grew up on as a child for another 40 years. As a very generous man, Harold would always open his heart and his home to anyone in need. He also loved animals and they in turn truly loved him back. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Quick with a smile, a joke and a handshake Harold was loved by all.
As a man of many talents, he could play the guitar and loved to sing. You would even hear him yodeling from time to time. He loved to draw funny characters that would make people smile. He could also take a pile of scrap lumber and build whatever he or anyone else needed.
Harold was a long-time member of the Honeoye-Hemlock Sportsman’s Club. He was also a life member of the Richmond Volunteer Fire Department, as well as the Honeoye-Hemlock American Legion.
Family and friends may call on Friday, February 11th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 8624 Main Street, Rte 20A, Honeoye, NY where Harold’s Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 12th, at 11am, with military honors. Interment will be held privately at Richmond Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Honeoye-Hemlock American Legion Post 1278, PO Box 478, Honeoye, NY 14471 or the Richmond Fire Department, PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF LOSING A LOVE ONE . HAROLD WAS A GREAT MAN .WE STILL GOT OUR WALKING STICK THAT HE MADE FOR RAY AND I.RIP HAROLD FLY HIGH.
So very sorry for your family’s loss. Judging from the character of his children, he was a great man. May God heal your grieving hearts.
Harold was truly a unique character. I never saw him get angry; frustrated, but not angry. He was always sweet and loving toward Aunt Laurel and Grandma Straight when she was still with us. Go in peace, Sir.
Eternal rest grant unto him, Oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Amen
We send our deepest sympathy to all of Harold’s family. We will miss his forever smile, jokes, laughter, love and most of all his friendship.
Sincerely Evelyn, John and Corby
A finer man never lived.This man gave me a gift that i can never repay.
He gave me a chance to become his freind. His son.
This is an honor, as to know him, was to love him. To see his love for all was to only wish that i could be half the man he is.
What he has done for me alone only shows that with a strong hand, The love of God and Country and family, and freinds, life can be wonderful!
I will miss him very much.
I Love him and always will.
So sorry to learn of Harold’s passing. One of his gifts was to bring joy and laughter to others. My condolences to Harold’s family. He will be missed.
Mary Watson