Harry Joseph Acquarelli

Acquarelli, Harry Joseph
March 11, 1916 - June 12, 2011
In loving memory of Harry J. Acquarelli, passed away in his sleep on June 12, 2011. He was born in Connecticut, March 11, 1916.
Harry was raised in Pasadena, California. He attended Pasadena High School where he lettered in football and baseball. Harry earned a scholarship to Loyola University of Los Angeles. He majored in accounting and earned letters in each baseball and football. After graduating from Loyola U., Harry worked for American Co. as an accountant. He entered the army during WWII and was trained as a spy. He spoke Italian and was taught German. After the war Harry took a job teaching and coaching football at Cathedral High School of L.A. In the fall of 1947, Harry took a job coaching football at Loyola University with Bill Sargent, Jordan Oliver, Jeri Neri and John McKenna. When Loyola dropped football after the 1951 season Harry went into an export company in Wilmington. In 1954, he decided to go into business for himself as an owner and operator of several service stations and garages. He worked up until his passing.
Harry is survived by his wife of 72 years, Pauline, his two sons, John of Carlsbad and Hank of Poway, 10 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Gloria, who died in 1993, his brother Mario and sisters Lydia and Marie.
Viewing will be held at Inglewood Mortuary on June 17, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place at Visitation Catholic Church in Westchester on Saturday, June 18, at 12:00 p.m.