Harry Reckhow

June 10, 1937 - December 22, 2020

Harry Reckhow, 83 of Old Bridge, New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge. Born Thursday, June 10, 1937 in Staten Island, New York, Harry was the son of the late Harry Reckhow Sr. Harry was raised in Staten Island. He would go on to serve in the United States Army, stationed for three years in Germany. After receiving his Honorable Discharge, Harry would return stateside, and meet the love of his life, Mary. Harry and Mary would marry and live in Perth Amboy, where they would start their family. Eventually the family would move to Manalapan, before settling in Old Bridge. Harry worked as a machinist for many years, working at Syncro in Perth Amboy and also Gerber Plumbing in Woodbridge. Harry was an avid fisherman. He loved being out on the water, spending time on the O'Mary O, his boat, named after his beloved wife. Harry was a regular at Brown's marina in Keyport, where the O' Mary O was docked. Harry also enjoyed race cars, and spending time at local tracks, such as Flemington, and New Egypt race track. Harry was a loving and caring man who will be missed by all those that were blessed to have him in their lives. Harry was predeceased by his loving son, George, who passed in 2007. Harry is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Mary, by his loving children, Harry J, Madeline Schantz and husband Michael, and Jennifer Dwelle and husband Brian, by his cherished grandchildren, Robert, Steven, Annaliese, Scott, Ethan, and Gwen, and by his cherished great grandson Logan. Services for Harry will be private. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com