Wayne Scott Harrison

Wayne Scott Harrison, 93 of Fairfield, Connecticut, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at his home. He was born in Pittsburgh on May 28, 1928, to the late Roy and Anna (Bell) Harrison. He grew up in the Pittsburgh area, graduated Mount Lebanon High School (1946) and earned a bachelor’s degree in from Bucknell University in 1951 where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. On 29 Feb 1952 (Leap Year), Wayne married the love of his life, Jeanne Wilson of Mount Lebanon, PA. He worked in corporate insurance for several large companies including ALCOA, AMP Inc., AMF, and GTE. Wayne and Jeanne settled in Fairfield, CT in 1968 with their 4 children. Wayne was a Master Mason of Dallas Lodge No. 231 of Pittsburgh (70 years of service) and a member of the Syria Shriners of Pittsburgh, the Fairfield Lion’s Club, and Fairfield First Church Congregational. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Anna, his daughter Terri Rotondo, his sister Esther Borland, and his beloved wife Jeanne.  He is survived by his children Wayne Scott Harrison, Jr. (Hyun Jung) of Clearwater, FL, Robert Harrison (Mary Ellen) of Colorado Springs, CO, and Beth Perkins of Fairfield, CT; 10 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Wayne will be remembered for his love and devotion to his family, friends, community, and Pittsburgh sports franchises. Known for his helping hand and quick wit, he will be dearly missed and forever cherished. Wayne will be buried with fellow Harrison family members in Dravosburg, PA.  Family and friends will be received on Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 10-11 am at I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A service will follow at the funeral home at 11:00. Interment will follow after the service at Richland Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

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