Harold J. Marcou

Harold J. Marcou, 89, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away Wed, February 5, 2014 at his home. He was the son of William and Elizabeth Marcou, born January 31, 1925 in Berlin, NH. Harold served in the US Navy during WWII on board the USS Santee CVE29, where he was injured twice. He was a retired retail Sales Manager from W.T. Grant and moved to this area in December of 1985 from Hope Valley, RI. Harold was the Assistant Chaplain of National Association of Police Chiefs, Chaplain for Florida National Cemetery, Chaplain for Charlotte County Veterans Council , Kentucky Colonels, and Life Member with the AM VETS, American Legion, DAV, VFW, Florida Sheriffs Association, US Naval Institute, Tailhooker Association (Carriers with the US Navy) and Non Commissioned Officers Association. He was very active in Veteran community including ministering to their needs and making visits to Veterans in nursing homes or hospitals. Harold will be missed by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn; daughter, Melissa Alexander of WV; brother, Daniel Marcou ; sister, Margaret Dalphonse both of NH; grandson, Ryan Alexander; and numerous nieces and nephews including nieces, Maureen Strange of Port Charlotte and Lisa Dodge of Epping, NH. A funeral mass will be held at 10 am, Monday, February 10, 2014 at San Antonio Catholic Church with Fr. Brian Finnerty officiating. Burial to follow at 2pm at Florida National Cemetery. To express condolences to the family, please visit sign the online guest book.