Henry was born in San Jose at O'Conner hospital and was both a lifelong resident of Saratoga and a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Saratoga.

He served with the 70th Infantry Division in the Anti-Tank Company of the 274th Regiment during WWII.  After retirement Henry enjoyed many years assisting at the 70th Division Army Reunions in the western states.

Henry attended Santa Clara University and after becoming a 3rd generation plumber he joined his father Jack Clarke in co-owning and operating Clarke Co. Plumbing and Heating in Saratoga.  After selling the business, he worked for and then retired from the Saratoga Union School District.  Henry was a member  of the Saratoga Fire Department from 1946 to 2002.

Henry is survived by Madeline, his wife of 66 years, his children Tom (Debbie), Joanna (Stan), Maryellen (Kevin), Jim (Bobbie), Joe (Lisa), Doug (Claudia), 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to attend the following services, all located in Saratoga:

Jan. 10th 5-7 pm open casket viewing at Alameda Funeral & Cremation followed by a 7pm Rosary.

Jan. 11th 10am Mass at Sacred Heart Church.

Burial will follow at Madronia Cemetery.

A reception located at the Saratoga Foothill Club to follow the burial.