George W. Harp

October 16, 1939 - January 29, 2019

George W. Harp, 79, of Hudson, passed away January 29, 2019 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 16, 1939 in Hudson, the son of Harold and Helen (Hermance) Harp. “Skip” attended St. Mary’s Academy and on April 22, 1967 he married Theresa Cooper. Together they shared 52 wonderful years of marriage. He worked for the New York State Department of Transportation. Beginning as a laborer he worked his way up to being a supervisor and retired after 35 years of service. He enjoyed plowing snow, and even more so being the “boss”. In his younger years, he was a Boy Scout, and also served as a scout leader. Second only to his family was his love for the fire service. George was a life member of H.W. Rogers Hose Company #2, with over 60 years of service to the department. Also he was a past director of the Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association, past president of the Columbia County Volunteer Firemen’s Association, and past president of the Royal Order of the Blue Vests “Nut busters”. George is survived by his loving wife, Theresa and his four children; Laurie Harp (Sheldon Walcott), Jill Coons – Maldonado (Robert), Robert Coons, and John W. Coons Jr. (Gail Brosen). His three grandchildren, Barry S. Rucker Jr., Cristie Hoffman (Chris), Jeremy Coons (Malinda Cassimore). His three great grandchildren were the light of his life, Gabriella Hoffman, Christopher Hoffman, and Lahna Coons. Also surviving are his sister, Helen Haigh, his cousin and life-long friend, Jim Coons, and his beloved dog Gizmo. In addition to several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 10:00am, from Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home, 110 Green Street, Hudson. Interment will follow in Cedar Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from the funeral home on Friday evening from 5:00 to 8:00.