I've had the pleasure of knowing Harry for as long as I've known Jean. Jean Rudio was my first clIent when I started in my recruiting business in 1977.
At that time, Jean was the Human Resources Manager for T. J. Lipton [and the best one that they ever had].
She was the very first clent to give me a chance and I'll forever be thankful to her for that. We've been friends ever since, even after she retired.
I met Harry when we would all get together for professional as well as social functions. Harry was always the life of the party and the shaker and mover.
He was one of the most cordial and friendly people that I ever know. I frequently tell the story [as a matter of fact, I just told it lastt week], about the time that we we all went down to New Orleans to a convention. The day of our departure, the coffee shop that we met for breakfast in was so busy, Harry got up from the table and started serving everyone coffee in order to help the waitress.
This was the essence of Harry; and we will all miss him. Rest assured, the world was a better place when he was still with us.
Harry, we celebrate your life and mourn with Jean and the entire family.
Sincerely,
Mitch Miles
