Harry D. Backer,

Harry (Bugs) Backer Jr. Harry D. Backer Jr. Age 86 of Elmira, died on Sunday, March 22, 2015.Harry was born March 27, 1928, Son of Harry D. and Margaret Clancy Backer.He is predeceased by his Loving wife of 54 yrs. Mary “Polly” Schiefen Backer in 2004; brothers,Daniel, John and Robert and sisters Margaret and Cassie.Harry is survived by his children,Harry D. (Diane) Backer III of Pine City; Mary “Meg” Cleveland of Elmira;John P. Backer of Elmira;Dennis J. (Marcie) Backer of Penfield, NY;Daniel B. (Gina) Backer of Watkins Glenn NY and Clearwater Beach, FL;Grand children,Maggie Backer-Brislin of Charlotte, NC;Kevin (Kristina) Backer of Horseheads;Katie (Jason) Becraft of Elmira; Trevor Backer of Elmira;Kelly E. Backer ofBaltimore, MD;Adam Backer of Penfield NY; Along with 7 Great Grand Children; Sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Joe Danaher of Horseheads;Brothers-in-law, Joe and Corky Schiefen of Elmira;Chuck and Donna Schiefen of Pine City;Sister-in-law Reggie Dean of Elmira. Harry served honorably with the United States Marine Corp. during WWII.Harry retired from Conrail with over 40 years of service.He also enjoyed being a lifelong New York Yankees Fan and always looked forward to the start of the baseball season.Harry also enjoyed bowling for many years with Dad’s Den.As per Harry’s request there will be no calling hours.There will be a private ceremony for his immediate family at the family’s convenience.