Harold William Whaley, Jr., 80, passed away on April 12, 2024. He was a resident of Colorado Springs for 51 years and was formerly a resident of Inglewood, California. He was a retired postal worker.
Harold was born on July 11, 1943, to Harold William Whaley, Sr. and Stella Theresa (Bielen) Whaley in Bridgeport, Connecticut. On February 4, 1963, he married Maria Rapicano in Vico Equense, Italy.
Harold was known by his nickname, “Harry”, and was fond of bodybuilding and weightlifting. He also enjoyed listening to 50’s music and dancing. He had an appreciation for reading and always had a newspaper, or book, in his hand. Although he considered himself a Christian, he was not affiliated with any church. Harold graduated from Hawthorne High in California and served in the United States Army for 4 years.
He is survived by his children: Stella Whaley Kolozy (Joe) and Harry William Whaley; his grandchildren: Anthony, Krystal, Harry, Vincenzio, Maria, Christian, and Jenna: his great-grandchildren: Alexsa, Tylar, Gracie, DAngelo, Hunter, Grayson, Jacob, Luca, Luciana, and Mariana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Rapicano Whaley, and his son, Christian Buck Whaley.
Hazel Ehe
27 Apr 2024Dear Poppy, I love you! You have always been an awesome grandpa figure to me. I know you are still watching me from above. Love Hazey! ❤️
Sheldon Toomer
27 Apr 2024Dear Stella, It’s hard for me to put words from my heart after just seeing Harry this past August 2023 in Colorado Springs. It was such a great time we all had together that day. Me and Harry talked about our military times, me in the Navy and was in the Army. Harry told me years ago how he had so much trouble when in the Army when he met Maria and wanted to marry her then, But Harry had to go after he got out of the Army and married his beautiful wife Maria your mother. I remember when me and Carol lived there Maria and Harry And their children at that time Stella, HarryJr and Bucky. Maria made the best Italian dinners ever. We had so many good times together. Sitting in the backyard having great barbecues. I was hoping to come again to Colorado Springs to be with Harry and all the family could be together again. I believe in the Bible, God’s word that we will all be together again as it says in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
We will see Harry again because the Bible tells me so. Stella love you all and hope to come see you all again in Colorado Springs. Take care, God bless you all, and may His peace and Comfort be upon you all at a time as this. HALLELUJAH!!!
Love,Sheldon
Maria Gates
27 Apr 2024Poppy I miss you so much and I’m so sorry I never came to visit you. If I could go back in time and do it all over again I would in a heart beat. But the memories I have I’ll forever cherish them. From the bbqs, to sitting in the family room watching football to just coming over on the weekends to spend time with you and Noni. You are at peace now with Noni and my dad, I’m sure that was a beautiful welcoming. I love you Poppy so very much and I miss you so much. Love always Maria
Donna Diedrich
28 Apr 2024Our condolences Stella, to you and all of your family. He is in the arms of Jesus. You are all in our prayers as you navigate through your loss. God bless….the Diedrich family