Cad Harris Wiki (Franco Harris’ Dad) Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography, Net Worth & Facts

Cad Harris (born on 24th March 1920, age: 60 years when died) was an army veteran and a celebrity father in America. He was known for being the father of one of the most famous former American professional football players Mr. Franco Harris. His son has played for 13 seasons of the NFL since he got drafted in 1972.
When Franco began playing for the NFL team Cad was alive and was proud of his son’s football career. Franco was playing for Pittsburgh Steelers when his father was alive. Cad made his son a strong running back position player. Cad worked hard to provide what was best for his son to reach the NFL draft. But sadly this proud father of Franco Harris died earlier on 17th July 1980. And now in 2022 Franco Harris also died on December 21, 2022.
Cad Harris’ Biography
Things that are available about Cad Harris even after his death in 1980 state that Cad was only 60 years when he died. Cad’s actual date of birth was 24th march 1920. He was a citizen of Bolton, Hinds County, Mississippi, USA.
However, he later began living in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, US where his son Franco Harris got born in 1950. Living a life as a proud citizen in Mississippi Cad may have completed his graduation here in his hometown. Regardless, no source has confirmed what was the educational qualifications of Cad.

About Franco Harris’ Father – Cad Harris Wiki/Bio
Real Name | CPO Cad Harris |
Also Known as | Cad Harris |
Occupation | Former American Solider |
Age (as of 1980) | 60 Years Old. |
Birthdate | 24 Mar 1920 |
Birthplace | Bolton, Hinds County, Mississippi, USA |
Death Place | Mount Holly Cemetery Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Net Worth | Not Known |
Qualification | Graduate. |
Alma mater | Private School |
Ethnicity | Afro-American |
Nationality | American. |
Religion | Christian. |
Cad Harris Family (Nationality & Ethnicity)
As we shared that Cad Harris died earlier on 17th July 1980 information about his family and siblings also got buried alongside him. No single fact about his father, mother, and siblings are available now in the media.
Cad took his last breath in Burlington County, New Jersey, USA. As he was 60 years old on 17 Jul 1980 his parents and other family members would have died before or after him. 42 years have gone off since Cad died. And now in 2022, it is not possible to bring complete information about his family. What we know about Cad is that he was an Afro-American man. Which means his entire biological family was of African descent.
Father | Name Not Known. |
Mother | Name Not Known. |
Brother | Will Update. |
Sister | Not Known. |
Birthday
- Age– 60 years
- Birth– 24 Mar 1920
- Death Date– 17 Jul 1980
- Sun Sign– Aries

Physical Appearance
- Height– 6 Feet
- Hair Color– Black
- Eye Color– Black
Cad Harris Wife, Girlfriend & Marriage

Cad Harris married his wife Gina Parenti Harris in 1947. They both met in Pisa, Italy where Cad was stationed for his army duty. They fall in love with each other and married. At that time Cad’s wife was only 19 years old she was even unable to speak English.
When Cad and Gina married, Gina became a “War bride” as she married military men from another country during the time of war. Later Gina went to the US to live with her husband Cad after World War II.
She was having Italian accent. Gina was not fond of doing makeup when she was alive.

Though Cad and Gina’s son Franco Harris was an NFL player, Gina never went to see her son playing as she do not understand the game. Together Cad and Gina give birth to their 9 kids including Franco Harris. Their other kids’ names are Daniella, Alberto Mario, Marisa, Alvara, Luana, Piero, Giuseppe, and Michele.
Cad’s son Alberto Mario Harris was born in 1948 but died in 2012. His other kid named Alvara Harris died in 2013 where as Piero Harris died in 2006. As Cad was of African descent and his wife was of Italian all of his kids were born with mixed ethnicity. Cad’s son Franco Harris died on 21st December 2022.

Children
Marital Status | Married. |
Wife | Gina Parenti Harris |
Marriage Date | In 1947 |
Relationship Status | Married |
Boyfriend | Gina Parenti Harris |
Kids | Daniella Harris, Alberto Mario, Franco Harris, Marisa Harris, Alvara Harris, Luana Harris, Piero Harris, Giuseppe Harris, and Michele Harris |
Cad Harris Net Worth, Career & Profession

A little information about Cad Harris’s career is available with us. Cad was a 6 Feet tall American Army soldier. He served in US Army during the days of World War II. Cad was deployed in Italy during World War II.
Not only did Cad’s career in the army provide him respect but his third-born kid Franco Harris’s career as an NFL player also provided him esteem in society. Cad’s son Franco has been crowned with many titles during his Football career. He was titled NFL Offensive Rookie of the year in 1972.
Unknown Facts About Cad Harris
- In 1973 Cad was proud to spend time with his son and went on a dinner in Mount Holly along with his wife Gina.
- He went on Lunch with his wife and son Franco on January 22, 1975, in New York.
- After Cad’s death, he was buried in Mount Holly Cemetery located in Mount Holly, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA.
- His wife Gina died on 15th July 2014 when she was 86 years old.
- His wife Gina is also buried close to Cade’s Grave in Mounty Holly Cemetery.
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FAQs
Who is Cad Harris?
Cad Harris is the father of former NFL player Franco Harris.
When did Cad Harris die?
Cad died on 17th July 1980.
Does any member of the Cad Harris family alive?
It is not known who is remaining in Cad’s family after his son Franco Harris’s death on 21st December 2022.
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