Harry E. Litsis

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harry E. Litsis, age 63 of North Caldwell, NJ.

Harry passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  Harry was born and raised in Teaneck, NJ until he was thirteen when his family moved to Wayne Township.  He was the younger of two children to Emanuel and Mae Litsis.  After moving to Wayne, Harry attended Wayne Valley High School where he was well liked and made life-long friends.  After graduating with the class of 1979, Harry attended William Paterson University where he studied Business Administration and earned his Bachelor Degree.  

Harry, a driven and ambitious entrepreneur, embarked on his journey at the early age of twenty-five by founding an office supply business named Litsis Office Equipment in Totowa. Harry's unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence propelled his business to success, earning him a reputation as a trusted provider of office essentials in his community.  Harry eventually sold his business and went on to have a successful thirty-year sales career. 

 Harry’s entrepreneurial spirit and love of sports later led him to launch Jersey Sports Now as well as Our Town Totowa. 

In the summer of 1986, Harry met the love of his life, Patty Martin. The two hit it off immediately and started dating.  As fate would have it, they fell in love and on July 9, 1989, Patty and Harry exchanged wedding vows at St George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Clifton and became husband and wife.  

The newlyweds settled in Hawthorne, NJ where they lived for sixteen years.  While residing there, they welcomed the births of both their children, Nicholas and Alexandra.  As their children became teenagers, in 2005, they moved to the town of Wayne. They lived there for seventeen years until they moved to North Caldwell, NJ in 2022. 

Harry had a heart that beat to the rhythm of the NY Knicks. His enthusiasm was contagious to all who knew him. Yet, beyond the confines of the basketball court, Harry found solace in the outdoors and was an avid golfer. He enjoyed long rides to Bear Mountain and the Jersey Shore along with vacations to Naragansett, Rhode Island with his family.

He cherished and celebrated his Greek culture all his life and rejoiced in Greek Easter every year. 

Harry was a larger-than-life type of guy with a wonderful sense of humor and an infectious laugh that could light up any room. Harry, always the jokester, had a nickname for just about everyone he met.

Harry’s greatest passion in life was for his friends and family.  Nothing in the world meant more to Harry than providing for and spending time with his wife and children.  He was a friend to the friendless and always made certain that those around him felt comfortable. 

Harry was a truly special person who touched the lives of everyone around him and will be forever remembered as a devoted husband, father, brother and friend.  He will truly be missed by everyone that knew him. 

Harry is survived by his wife Patty of 35 years (nee Martin), his son Nicholas, his daughter Alexandra, his sister Connie Litsis and his beloved dog Charlie.  He leaves behind many heartbroken family members and loved ones. Harry was predeceased by his parents Emanuel and Mae Litsis.

Those wishing to make a donation in Harry’s name are asked to consider any local animal shelter near them.