May 28, 2014:  Harry J. Kammerer, son of the late Agnes W. Kammerer and Harry A. Kammerer, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife, Maureen, of 65 years and his devoted family on April 20, 2014.

He was born on April 16, 1917, in New York. He was a graduate of Manhattan College with a major in business and law. On the day after Pearl Harbor, he volunteered to join the army and was later assigned to the Signal Corps, 12th Army Group, serving in the Ardennes, Central Europe, northern France, and the Rhineland. He was awarded the Presidential Unit Service Award as well as several citations and Battle Stars.

Harry met his soul mate, Maureen Dufficy, upon his return, and the inseparable couple were married on November 13, 1946. Harry joined the family business, Kamco Aluminum Products. His grandfather, Jacob Kammerer, was granted the original zinc weather-stripping patent in 1911. Kamco was one of the very first companies to use extrusions. The company was granted patents on window and door construction. The products were known for clever design and indomitable longevity.

Harry and Maureen raised their family in Bronxville, where he was a volunteer in the emergency room at Lawrence Hospital, a member of the Lions Club, former president of the Bronxville Camera Club, the first lecturer at St. Joseph's Church, and a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Westchester County. His favorite times were visiting the Botanical Garden, ice skating and roller skating at Coney Island, and Sunday walks with his wife and children. Harry devoted his life to his family. Memorable summers were spent on the Cape in Wellfleet swimming, surf fishing, and sailing.

He retired to Orleans, MA, in 1984, where he designed his dream house overlooking the town cove. Never a night passed when he wouldn't marvel at the sunset and look toward the next day with a morning kiss from his wife, optimism, his first cup of coffee, the swoop of seagulls above the glistening water, and the sun on his face.

Harry was an active woodworker. As a member of Man Power, he made benches, stools, and quilt racks for the Holly Berry Bazaar. Until four months ago, he was a lecturer at St. Joan of Arc Church and was known for his presence and beautiful speaking voice. He was also a member of the Orleans Yacht Club. Harry became known as "the Sticker Man," issuing seasonal beach permits through the town hall. He held this position for 17 years.

Harry leaves behind his loving wife, Maureen, five sons and their spouses, H. Dennis and Martha Kammerer of Carmel, NY, Brian and Glenda Kammerer of Rowayton, CT, Gregory and Annie Kammerer of Wakefield, RI, Brendan and Linda Kammerer of Marblehead, MA, Kieran and Tamara Kammerer of Hallowell, ME, and one daughter, Maureen Wittbold of Andover, MA.  

He was known as "Pops" to his thirteen grandchildren, Maura Shirey; Jack, Brian, and Allison Wittbold; Gabrielle Kammerer and Ashley Stevens; Willa and Grey Kammerer; Piers, Clio, and Louisa Kammerer; and Hannah and Emma Kammerer. Pops became a great-grandfather on November 12, 2013, to Shawn William Shirey, Jr. He is also survived by his sister, Lynn K. Andrews of New Rochelle. He was predeceased by his infant daughter, Mary Elizabeth, and his brother, William T. Kammerer of Charleston, SC, and a sister, Agnes K. Berlow of California.

A funeral mass was celebrated on Friday, April 25, 2014, at St. Joan of Arc Church in Orleans, MA.