Harry L. Pond Jr. 81, of Milford peacefully passed away surrounded by family on November 19, 2025. Born on June 20, 1944, he was the son of the late Harry L. Pond, Sr. and Ellen T. (Rowe) Pond. He was the beloved husband and High School Sweetheart of Patricia A. (Zampino) Pond for 59 years. Harry was a graduate of Milford High School Class of 1962. He started his career at Phillips International in Natick, MA and moved on to work at Perini Corporation in Framingham, MA for 30 years as an Accounts Payable Manager. Harry also worked at Milton CAT and Imperial Cars before retiring. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Milford where he taught Sunday School, served as Superintendent of the Sunday School Program and as a Deacon. He also served on various church committees. Harry was also a communicant of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Milford where he was a 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus Valencia Council #80 and at one time served as Grand Knight. He also served as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector.
Harry was a Town Meeting Member in Milford where he resided and served for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed Bowling, playing cards with his friends, going to concerts with his wife and friends and scratching Lottery tickets. He was an avid Boston Sports enthusiast.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two daughters, Diane Luchini and her husband Joseph of Hopedale and Julie Miano and her husband Lou of Milford; four grandchildren, Matthew Luchini of St. Petersburg, FL, Marissa Luchini of Shrewsbury, Anthony Miano of Milford and Benjamin Miano of Milford. He is also survived by his two sisters, Linda (Pond) Tiberio of Blackstone and Karen (Pond) Homer or Blackstone; two nephews, Raymond Tiberio of Blackstone and Harry Tiberio and his wife Kerrie of Lisbon NH and their son Noah Tiberio. He also leaves behind many more cherished relatives and friends.
Harry was predeceased by his in-laws Pasquale and Fannie Zampino, and brothers-in-law Herb Homer, Fred Tiberio and Mark Zampino. Finally, he leaves behind his loyal yellow lab, Mr. Ryan Seacrest “The Dog.”
Calling hours will be held on Sunday November 23, 2025 from 2PM-4PM at The Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home, 46 Water St. Milford, MA 01757. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 5 East Main St., Milford, MA 01757. Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Cemetery, 110 Medway Rd., Milford, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Harry’s name to the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center at UMASS Memorial Health at Milford, 20 Prospect St, Milford, MA 01757 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.