Horatio E. Firth, 95, of Whiting, passed away April 30. He was born in Brooklyn to the late Horatio and Loretta (Dougherty) Firth. Horatio worked as a project manager for Federal Pacific electrical company for most of his career. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of St. Joseph Society at St. Leo the Great Church and the Knights of Columbus at St. James. Horatio was an avid Yankee fan and loved golf for relaxation.
He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth in 2002.
Surviving are his daughters, Linda Layton and her husband Greg; Karen Diamond and her husband Larry; and Virginia Bennett and her husband James; his six grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
A visitation was held May 8 at the John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. A Mass of Christian Burial was held that day at St. James Roman Catholic Church in Red Bank. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Middletown.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent in Horatio’s memory to Unbound, 1 Elmwood Ave. Kansas City, KS 66103.
Please visit Horatio’s memorial website available at johnedayfuneralhome.com.
