Harry G. Elfstrom, 80, died Nov. 21, 2011, at Baptist Medical Center Nassau in Fernandina Beach.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach for 21 years, coming from Long Island, N.Y.
He retired from the New York City Transit Authority after 30 years of service.
He was an avid ballplayer and tried out for the New York Yankees.
He was a veteran of the Marine Corps.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Janet Monsen Elfstrom; daughter, Jane Arnoso, of Carlisle, Pa.; son, Jeff Elfstrom, of Fernandina Beach; sister, May David Blufton, S.C.; and six grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 25 in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley Heard in Fernandina Beach with a service of remembrance at 6 p.m.
A memorial service will be later in Vero Beach for family and close friends at Grace Baptist Church.
A guestbook is available at www.oxleyheard.com.
