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- [S805] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930 - 2015.
NameEdward J. HappGenderMaleDeath Age80Residence PlacePort St. LucieObituary Date22 Aug 2004Obituary PlaceGerald, Franklin, Missouri, USAHousehold Members
NameEdward J. Happ
- [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com).
Edward J. Happ
Birth: 1924 New York, USA
Death: 19 Aug 2004 (aged 79?80) Florida, USA
Burial: Forest Hills Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Palm City, Martin County, Florida, USA
Memorial #: 9348806
Bio: Port St. Lucie, Fl. -- Edward J. Happ, 80, died Aug. 19, 2004, at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute. He was born in Richmond Hill, N.Y., and was a resident of Port St. Lucie for 23 years, coming from Smithtown, N.Y. He served in the Army during World War II, where he received the medal for good conduct. Prior to retirement, he was a design engineer with Grumman Aerospace, Corp. in Bethpage, N.Y., Savannah, Ga., and Stuart, Fl. Mr. Happ was one of the designers of the Apollo Lunar Module, and in recognition of this, his name was engraved on a plaque on the decent stage of the module that now stands on the moon's surface. He also participated in the design of naval carrier aircraft from the F-9F to the F-14. He was a member of Morningside Friends Church, Port St. Lucie. He enjoyed golfing and was a volunteer with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office and many St. Lucie County schools, where he received several volunteer of the year awards.
Created by: Millennium Memorials (46572611)
Added: 22 Aug 2004
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9348806
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 05 May 2020), memorial page for Edward J. Happ (1924?19 Aug 2004), Find a Grave Memorial no. 9348806, citing Forest Hills Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Palm City, Martin County, Florida, USA ; Maintained by Millennium Memorials (contributor 46572611) .
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