Harry H. Nell

Harry Hunter Nell, 93, of Naples, FL, died on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the Frances Georgeson Hospice House. Harry was born on June 10, 1930, in Danville, PA, son of the late Russell and Kathryn (Keiser) Nell. He and his wife have been residents of Naples since 1960. As a Navy veteran, he proudly served from 1950 to 1954 on the USS Caloosahatchee AO98 and later transferred to the Fleet Sonar School in Key West, FL, where he was in communications. Moving from Elmira, NY, he helped construct Naples’ first cable television system. He was a former planning design supervisor for Cable Vision. In addition, he worked for Midwest Title and was an usher at The Naples Philharmonic (Artis Naples). Harry became an avid member of the Naples Jaycees and was awarded the honor of Jaycee of the Year. He believed in the Jaycee motto “Service to humanity is the best work of life.” Harry also served as President of the Big Cypress Nature Center, which eventually merged with the Conservancy of SW, FL. As a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church Harry was a Eucharistic Minister for over twenty years. He was also a Fourth-degree Knight and member of the Arthur J. Corr Assembly #3308 of the Knights of Columbus as well as a member of the Color Corps/Honor Guard. He also served on the Naples Pro-Life Council. Harry is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Diana M. Nell; five children, Tamara M. Gibbons (Kevin), Kathryn M. Nell, Karen N. McDaniel (Robert), Joseph M. Nell (Jenny), and Cheryl M. Nell. Also, four loving grandchildren, Zachary Gibbons, Sage Boysen, R.B. McDaniel IV, and Hunter McDaniel. Harry has always believed that his greatest accomplishment in his life is his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 1:00 PM at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial with military honors will follow in the Memorial Garden at St. John. A small reception for family and friends will follow in the Rome room at St. John’s. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105. To sign his guest register or to leave online condolences, please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home, Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Harry H. Nell

June 10, 1930 - November 12, 2023