Harp, William A.

Fairport: Together again forever. Bill & Virginia Harp, they recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Virginia passed away in July of 2015. Born Aug. 4th, 1930, Bill was the only son and youngest in a family of 6 children to Lebanese immigrants, Bulus & Helen Harp. Shortly after graduating from Whitesboro High School outside of Utica, NY, with accomplishments in football and basketball, he married his high school sweetheart Virginia Zientek on Sept. 1, 1951. In 1966, he moved his family– a wife and 4 sons– to Fairport, NY, after accepting a position with the Xerox Corporation. The youngest son Richard was born soon afterward. Bill and Virginia were enthusiastic fans during their sons‘ academic and sports activities. Bill took advantage of an early retirement offer from Xerox in order to spend more time at home with his family.

Bill enjoyed working around the house with Virginia. Together they were regulars at the diners and restaurants in the area, and at the Perinton Recreation Center. Bill also enjoyed playing golf with family & friends, but nothing compared to the joy he felt with Virg by his side in the golf cart.

William A. Harp passed comfortably at Highland Hospital, with family by his side, less than six months after the departure of his one and only lifelong love.

Bill is survived by his five sons: William, Paul, Peter (Janet), Robert (Regina) and Richard (Sharon); 4 grandchildren, Holly Ann Kasprzak (Chris), Adam, Andrew & Nicholas Harp. He was predeceased by his sisters, Mary, Jenny, Vivian, Katie & Nora. We are thankful for the dedicated care he received from Dr. Jodi Ram and the 7th Floor staff at Highland Hospital.

Calling hours, Tuesday, 4-7 PM at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Rd., Fairport (Egypt location). Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 10 AM at St. John of Rochester Church (Fairport). Interment, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.