Harold James Mucci

HAROLD J. MUCCI For those wishing to view and download a recording of the celebration of Harold’s life from Friday, February 12, 2021 - please click on this link ( to View Harold’s Funeral Service Recording ). Harold James Mucci, 92, left this life peacefully at home on February 7, 2021. He was born to Jim and Helen (Schumacher) Mucci on February 5, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio. Harold graduated from Libbey High School in 1947, attended The University of Toledo, and honorably served his country in the U.S. Naval Reserve and Active Duty. Harold met Gloria (Sniadak) on a blind date in 1951 and they married on May 15, 1954. Their love and devotion to one another never faded. Together they have 4 children, all blessed with wonderful memories of endless camping trips, travels to Germany, Acapulco and California, and weekends on their boat together. Harold had a lifelong love for speed boats and sailing, water activities, dancing, and playing his drums. A proud Toledo Firefighter for 27 years, he retired from service in 1982. He remained active with the Firefighters Museum in Toledo as a Cellar Dweller, and enjoyed weekly breakfasts with other retirees. Also known for his master craftsmanship in hanging draperies, his talents seemed endless. One of his greatest joys in life was spending time with his family and friends. His enthusiasm for his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren was evident as their biggest fan at sporting events, recitals and plays. Harold was involved in numerous organizations in Toledo, with one of his favorites being the Zenobia Shrine. As a Shriner, he was a member of the Brass Band and the Patrol Unit, serving as Past President for both Units. He also played drums in numerous parades and drill competitions. Harold also enjoyed playing drums in the Deutschmeister Band, with the highlight in 1972 playing at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Harold was honored to be a Scottish Rite 32nd degree Mason and member of Valley of Toledo; a 73 year member of Barton Smith Masonic Lodge #613 F. + A.M.; a member of The Royal Order of Jesters; a 50 year member of Palestine Chapter #51 O.E.S.; Maumee Elks; and “Dad Mucci” to Beatrice U. Owen Rainbow Girls. He is survived by the love of his life and wife for 66 years, Gloria; children, Howard (Christine) Mucci of Loveland, OH, Connie (Donald) Warner, Cathy (Mark) Trimble, and Bruce (Tracy) Mucci; grandchildren, Katie (Matt) Yarder, Jerad (Jessica) Mucci of Galloway, OH, Tiffany Mucci of Reading, OH, Zak (Audrey) Trimble of St. Paul, MN, Connor (Taylor Ditty, girlfriend) Trimble of Honolulu, HI, Brandon (Kylie Kiss, fiancée) Mucci, and Taylor Mucci; 5 great grandchildren; and brothers-in-law, Robert Damschroder and Joseph Wyatt. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Marian Damschroder and Frances Wyatt. The family will receive guests on Friday, February 12th at 2:00pm at Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Ave in Toledo, with the Last Alarm beginning at 6:00pm, followed by funeral services, and Military Honors to close. Face coverings and social distancing are required at all times. In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Harold’s legacy with a donation to: Toledo Firefighters Museum, 918 W. Sylvania Avenue Toledo, Ohio 43612, or The Zenobia Shrine 8048 Broadstone Road Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. The family would like to thank the UTMC Physicians; Homecare Direct caregivers Kaylee and Francoise; and Hospice of NW Ohio for their excellent care. He lived, laughed, loved and left, and ALWAYS filled your life with his “Cup of Kindness.”