Condolences: Michael Harrison
We were saddened yesterday to learn that Michael Harrison, the son of New York radio icon Harry Harrison (WMCA, WABC, WCBS-FM) died on Friday, June 30. Michael’s death marks the latest unimaginable tragedy to strike the Harrison family — Harry’s other son BJ was tragically killed in a car accident in 1986, and Harry’s wife, “Pretty Patty” died of cancer just three months after he retired from CBS-FM in 2003.
Harry’s daughter Patti said, “Our family is truly devastated and broken-hearted by the sudden death of my brother, Michael Harrison. Only 53 and a very talented carpenter, passionate golfer and animal lover, Michael lived in Palm Coast, FL and has come home to New Jersey this week. No words can describe losing another brother and Dad, another son. Mom and BJ are with Michael now — this I believe… however, the pain is crippling. Prayers are appreciated!”
Family and friends will be received at the Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ on Friday, July 7 from 4-8pm and a funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 199 Walnut Street, Northvale, NJ Saturday morning at 11:30am. Cards and expressions of sympathy can be sent to Harry Harrison, his daughter Patti and surviving son Patrick via the Pizzi Funeral Home address.
