Poughkeepsie, NY

Harry C. Tompkins, Jr., 87, of Poughkeepsie, New York, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. After several months of declining health, Harry died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at the home of his daughter Mary in Hyde Park, NY.

Born on May 19, 1935, in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was the son of Harry C. Tompkins Sr. and Ruth Reynolds Tompkins. Harry was the eldest of four children and helped his father with the family dry cleaning business.

He proudly served in the United States Army from 1957-1959 as a nuclear missile technician. He then went on to serve 4 years in the Army National Guard.

Harry married the love of his life, Ellen M. Marchetti, on April 25, 1965, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Ellen predeceased Harry on September 13, 2022.

Harry retired from IBM, Poughkeepsie, NY, after 37 years where he was employed as an accountant. He then went on to work for many years as a courier for MDS Labs.

Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Mary & Garrett Camburn, Hyde Park, NY; daughter and son-in-law, Ann & Steven Skidgell, Pine Plains, NY; sister, Dorothy Tompkins Schmitt of Wappingers Falls; grandsons, Patrick Skidgell and Carter Camburn; and granddaughter, Chloe Camburn as well as many adoring nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his sister, Evelyn May Tompkins, and brother, Wayne Arthur Tompkins.

Harry will be sorely missed as he brought joy and laughter to many.

Relatives and friends may call from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park. Funeral services will begin at 11:30 AM, and entombment with Military Honors at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery will follow.

Memorial donations may be made in Harry's name to the Wounded Warriors Project.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.