Harry James Irvin Jr., of Macungie, died. He was the husband of Diane (Hockensmith) Irvin for more than 53 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harry James Irvin Sr. and Gladys Glick Irvin.

His family moved out of the city into Aldan, Delaware County, in 1950. He attended Lansdowne-Aldan public schools and graduated in 1967. He loved his classmates and was fortunate to have terrific teachers along the way.

He graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1971 and Master of Science degree in 1987. He also played four years of varsity football at ESU.

He spent 13.5 years as a teacher and coach in the Saucon Valley School District, a brief stint as the first (and shortest) GM of Wildwater Kingdom at Dorney Park, 15.5 years as a rec center manager and private school principal at KidsPeace National Centers and 7.5 years as vice president at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley.

Upon retirement, he spent many terrific hours singing/performing with the Macungie Minstrelaires and Good Vibrations at Lehigh Valley Active Life, along with occasional cantata assistance for good friends who direct local church choirs.

He loved pinball machines, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Wildwoods, ragtops and the music of Ray Charles.

Folks ... I have had a great life!

He is survived by his wife; daughter, Aileen Hamsher, of Glenside; granddaughter, Kacey L. Hamsher at the University of Delaware; grandson, Colin C.N. Hamsher at Temple University; granddaughter, Haley E. Hamsher, of Glenside; brother, Jeffrey Lee, of Titusville, Fla. He was predeceased by son-in-law, Christopher J. Hamsher.

Contributions may be made to the Macungie Minstrelaires, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley or Lehigh Valley Active Life.

His body has been donated to scientific research. A Celebration of Life will be held April 24 at Falk Funeral Home, 163 Main St., Pennsburg. Visitation will be held 11 a.m. to noon with an informal service immediately following. A designated time during the celebration will be available for anyone to share a story or memory.