Harry A. Mullins, 86, of Stroud Township, passed away early Saturday morning, May 15, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono in East Stroudsburg. He was the husband of Patricia Joan (O'Connell) Mullins whom passed away March 26, 2013, they had celebrated 57 years of marriage prior to her death.
Born in Stroudsburg on June 18, 1934, he was the son of the late John C. and Kathryn (Albert) Mullins and a life long resident of Stroudsburg except for four years in Kentucky when he was a child.
He was a Stroudsburg High School graduate of the class of 1952. After graduation he attended insurance school in Baltimore, MD, conducted by a major insurance company. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, despite being drafted by the United States Army (without his parents knowledge). He completed 12 weeks of boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina. He was then retained at Parris Island due to the fact that the Korean War had just ended. He went to field music school while he was at Parris Island. Upon graduating from music school first in his class he was retained as an instructor. He was later named as the "Bugle Master" of the Drum & Bugle corps in charge of all rehearsals and formation of approximately 80 troop members.
He was transferred to the commandant's own United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps at the ceremonial post of the corps in Washington, DC, in March of 1955, where he played one on the lead soprano horns. He was honored to be one of the two buglers to play taps at Arlington National Cemetery for dignitaries. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant after 26 months. He joined the Marine Corps as he needed discipline and responsibility and said that was the best decision he made in his life. On August 18, 2017 the United States Marine Corps presented Harry with a special commendation honoring him for his service after the evening parade attended by about 5,000 people.
While stationed in Washington, DC he met his wife to be at a dance, which was a special celebration of the British Royal Marine Band, the President's own United States Marine Corps Band and the Commandant's own United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. They were married four months after they met and moved back to Stroudsburg in 1956.
Harry with his wife Patt, established the Harry A. Mullins Insurance Agency in July 1972 in the dining room of their home after Harry resigned from his prior employer.
Harry was an active member of St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church in East Stroudsburg. He served as a founding member of their finance council for 24 years, and also served on several other committees.
He was extremely active in his community both in serving and financially supporting many causes including Pocono Hospital and East Stroudsburg University. Some of his activities he enjoyed most were serving as past president and receiving the honor of being made a Jaycee Senator of the Pocono Mountains Jaycees, secretary of the Stroudsburg Businessman's Association for 24 years, former member of the Kiwanis Club of Stroudsburg, coaching Minor League Baseball foe seven years, announcing for the Varsity S seventh and eighth grade football program, former two term board member of the Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce. He served on the Board of the IIAP (Independent Insurance Agents of Pennsylvania), formed, managed and pitched the St. Luke's softball team in the Monroe County church league. He was named the Grand Marshall of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in 1983.
Harry was a former member of the Trinity Centennial Band where he played trumpet, former member of the ESU Student/Community Band and Pocono Community Orchestra. He also played trumpet for two years in a dance band at Sky-Hi Lodge in a local quartet, organized the first junior drum & bugle corps in Monroe County history and instructed three senior drum & bugle corps in the Stroudsburg's and Roseto. He played taps at funerals for many years in Monroe County.
Harry enjoyed Notre Dame football, Kentucky basketball, Phillies baseball and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles football fan. An integral part of his life was following the Philadelphia Eagles football team to both home and away games where he and his wife became good friends with Vince Papale, Ron Jaworski, Harold Carmichael and Mike Dougherty; the video director for the Eagles. He also became a good acquaintance of former head coach Dick Vermeil, general manager Jim Murray, public relations director Jim Gallagher and many other players and management personnel.
He enjoyed playing racquetball and softball as well. Harry and his wife enjoyed traveling throughout the country and also took their children on many vacations. They especially enjoyed Ireland, a resort in Mexico, Savannah Georgia, Mystic Connecticut, and spent many anniversaries in Aruba. He and his wife owned a condo for 15 years on the ocean in Myrtle Beach where they spent much of their vacation time as well.
Besides his wife Patricia, Harry was predeceased by his parents, an infant daughter Mary, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was also predeceased by he and his wife's dearest friends Joe and Nancy (Speer) Whalen.
Harry is survived by his five children; Kathleen Mullins Shoudt, Colleen Mullins, Maureen Modzelewski and husband Thomas, Sharon Murray and husband Steven and Thomas Mullins; sister, Sharon Nichols; six grandchildren; Kathryn Ace and husband, Daniel, Michael Shoudt, Daniel Modzelewski and fiancé Lucy Harrison, Sarah Modzelewski, Ryan Modzelewski and Shannon Mullins; five great grandchildren; Liam Ace, Jonah Ace, Bennett Ace, Jasper Shoudt and Violet Shoudt.; three nephews and many cousins..
There will be a visitation on Tuesday, May 25, from 11:00am to 12:30pm at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow beginning at 1:00pm at St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, 78 Ridgeway Street, East Stroudsburg with Monsignor John A. Bergamo and Rev. Donald Williams as con-celebrants. Immediately following the Mass, burial will take place at Stroudsburg Cemetery with military honor rendered and taps being played. Following the burial, a celebration of life luncheon will be held at Stroudsmoor County Inn (Ridgecrest building) in Stroudsburg.
Wm H. Clark Funeral Home
Born in Stroudsburg on June 18, 1934, he was the son of the late John C. and Kathryn (Albert) Mullins and a life long resident of Stroudsburg except for four years in Kentucky when he was a child.
He was a Stroudsburg High School graduate of the class of 1952. After graduation he attended insurance school in Baltimore, MD, conducted by a major insurance company. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, despite being drafted by the United States Army (without his parents knowledge). He completed 12 weeks of boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina. He was then retained at Parris Island due to the fact that the Korean War had just ended. He went to field music school while he was at Parris Island. Upon graduating from music school first in his class he was retained as an instructor. He was later named as the "Bugle Master" of the Drum & Bugle corps in charge of all rehearsals and formation of approximately 80 troop members.
He was transferred to the commandant's own United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps at the ceremonial post of the corps in Washington, DC, in March of 1955, where he played one on the lead soprano horns. He was honored to be one of the two buglers to play taps at Arlington National Cemetery for dignitaries. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant after 26 months. He joined the Marine Corps as he needed discipline and responsibility and said that was the best decision he made in his life. On August 18, 2017 the United States Marine Corps presented Harry with a special commendation honoring him for his service after the evening parade attended by about 5,000 people.
While stationed in Washington, DC he met his wife to be at a dance, which was a special celebration of the British Royal Marine Band, the President's own United States Marine Corps Band and the Commandant's own United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. They were married four months after they met and moved back to Stroudsburg in 1956.
Harry with his wife Patt, established the Harry A. Mullins Insurance Agency in July 1972 in the dining room of their home after Harry resigned from his prior employer.
Harry was an active member of St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church in East Stroudsburg. He served as a founding member of their finance council for 24 years, and also served on several other committees.
He was extremely active in his community both in serving and financially supporting many causes including Pocono Hospital and East Stroudsburg University. Some of his activities he enjoyed most were serving as past president and receiving the honor of being made a Jaycee Senator of the Pocono Mountains Jaycees, secretary of the Stroudsburg Businessman's Association for 24 years, former member of the Kiwanis Club of Stroudsburg, coaching Minor League Baseball foe seven years, announcing for the Varsity S seventh and eighth grade football program, former two term board member of the Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce. He served on the Board of the IIAP (Independent Insurance Agents of Pennsylvania), formed, managed and pitched the St. Luke's softball team in the Monroe County church league. He was named the Grand Marshall of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in 1983.
Harry was a former member of the Trinity Centennial Band where he played trumpet, former member of the ESU Student/Community Band and Pocono Community Orchestra. He also played trumpet for two years in a dance band at Sky-Hi Lodge in a local quartet, organized the first junior drum & bugle corps in Monroe County history and instructed three senior drum & bugle corps in the Stroudsburg's and Roseto. He played taps at funerals for many years in Monroe County.
Harry enjoyed Notre Dame football, Kentucky basketball, Phillies baseball and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles football fan. An integral part of his life was following the Philadelphia Eagles football team to both home and away games where he and his wife became good friends with Vince Papale, Ron Jaworski, Harold Carmichael and Mike Dougherty; the video director for the Eagles. He also became a good acquaintance of former head coach Dick Vermeil, general manager Jim Murray, public relations director Jim Gallagher and many other players and management personnel.
He enjoyed playing racquetball and softball as well. Harry and his wife enjoyed traveling throughout the country and also took their children on many vacations. They especially enjoyed Ireland, a resort in Mexico, Savannah Georgia, Mystic Connecticut, and spent many anniversaries in Aruba. He and his wife owned a condo for 15 years on the ocean in Myrtle Beach where they spent much of their vacation time as well.
Besides his wife Patricia, Harry was predeceased by his parents, an infant daughter Mary, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was also predeceased by he and his wife's dearest friends Joe and Nancy (Speer) Whalen.
Harry is survived by his five children; Kathleen Mullins Shoudt, Colleen Mullins, Maureen Modzelewski and husband Thomas, Sharon Murray and husband Steven and Thomas Mullins; sister, Sharon Nichols; six grandchildren; Kathryn Ace and husband, Daniel, Michael Shoudt, Daniel Modzelewski and fiancé Lucy Harrison, Sarah Modzelewski, Ryan Modzelewski and Shannon Mullins; five great grandchildren; Liam Ace, Jonah Ace, Bennett Ace, Jasper Shoudt and Violet Shoudt.; three nephews and many cousins..
There will be a visitation on Tuesday, May 25, from 11:00am to 12:30pm at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow beginning at 1:00pm at St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, 78 Ridgeway Street, East Stroudsburg with Monsignor John A. Bergamo and Rev. Donald Williams as con-celebrants. Immediately following the Mass, burial will take place at Stroudsburg Cemetery with military honor rendered and taps being played. Following the burial, a celebration of life luncheon will be held at Stroudsmoor County Inn (Ridgecrest building) in Stroudsburg.
Wm H. Clark Funeral Home
Harry A. Mullins, 86, of Stroud Township, passed away early Saturday morning, May 15, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono in East Stroudsburg. He was the husband of Patricia Joan (O'Connell) Mullins whom passed away March 26, 2013, they had celebrated 57 years of marriage prior to her death.
Born in Stroudsburg on June 18, 1934, he was the son of the late John C. and Kathryn (Albert) Mullins and a life long resident of Stroudsburg except for four years in Kentucky when he was a child.
He was a Stroudsburg High School graduate of the class of 1952. After graduation he attended insurance school in Baltimore, MD, conducted by a major insurance company. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, despite being drafted by the United States Army (without his parents knowledge). He completed 12 weeks of boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina. He was then retained at Parris Island due to the fact that the Korean War had just ended. He went to field music school while he was at Parris Island. Upon graduating from music school first in his class he was retained as an instructor. He was later named as the "Bugle Master" of the Drum & Bugle corps in charge of all rehearsals and formation of approximately 80 troop members.
He was transferred to the commandant's own United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps at the ceremonial post of the corps in Washington, DC, in March of 1955, where he played one on the lead soprano horns. He was honored to be one of the two buglers to play taps at Arlington National Cemetery for dignitaries. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant after 26 months. He joined the Marine Corps as he needed discipline and responsibility and said that was the best decision he made in his life. On August 18, 2017 the United States Marine Corps presented Harry with a special commendation honoring him for his service after the evening parade attended by about 5,000 people.
While stationed in Washington, DC he met his wife to be at a dance, which was a special celebration of the British Royal Marine Band, the President's own United States Marine Corps Band and the Commandant's own United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. They were married four months after they met and moved back to Stroudsburg in 1956.
Harry with his wife Patt, established the Harry A. Mullins Insurance Agency in July 1972 in the dining room of their home after Harry resigned from his prior employer.
Harry was an active member of St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church in East Stroudsburg. He served as a founding member of their finance council for 24 years, and also served on several other committees.
He was extremely active in his community both in serving and financially supporting many causes including Pocono Hospital and East Stroudsburg University. Some of his activities he enjoyed most were serving as past president and receiving the honor of being made a Jaycee Senator of the Pocono Mountains Jaycees, secretary of the Stroudsburg Businessman's Association for 24 years, former member of the Kiwanis Club of Stroudsburg, coaching Minor League Baseball foe seven years, announcing for the Varsity S seventh and eighth grade football program, former two term board member of the Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce. He served on the Board of the IIAP (Independent Insurance Agents of Pennsylvania), formed, managed and pitched the St. Luke's softball team in the Monroe County church league. He was named the Grand Marshall of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in 1983.
Harry was a former member of the Trinity Centennial Band where he played trumpet, former member of the ESU Student/Community Band and Pocono Community Orchestra. He also played trumpet for two years in a dance band at Sky-Hi Lodge in a local quartet, organized the first junior drum & bugle corps in Monroe County history and instructed three senior drum & bugle corps in the Stroudsburg's and Roseto. He played taps at funerals for many years in Monroe County.
Harry enjoyed Notre Dame football, Kentucky basketball, Phillies baseball and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles football fan. An integral part of his life was following the Philadelphia Eagles football team to both home and away games where he and his wife became good friends with Vince Papale, Ron Jaworski, Harold Carmichael and Mike Dougherty; the video director for the Eagles. He also became a good acquaintance of former head coach Dick Vermeil, general manager Jim Murray, public relations director Jim Gallagher and many other players and management personnel.
He enjoyed playing racquetball and softball as well. Harry and his wife enjoyed traveling throughout the country and also took their children on many vacations. They especially enjoyed Ireland, a resort in Mexico, Savannah Georgia, Mystic Connecticut, and spent many anniversaries in Aruba. He and his wife owned a condo for 15 years on the ocean in Myrtle Beach where they spent much of their vacation time as well.
Besides his wife Patricia, Harry was predeceased by his parents, an infant daughter Mary, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was also predeceased by he and his wife's dearest friends Joe and Nancy (Speer) Whalen.
Harry is survived by his five children; Kathleen Mullins Shoudt, Colleen Mullins, Maureen Modzelewski and husband Thomas, Sharon Murray and husband Steven and Thomas Mullins; sister, Sharon Nichols; six grandchildren; Kathryn Ace and husband, Daniel, Michael Shoudt, Daniel Modzelewski and fiancé Lucy Harrison, Sarah Modzelewski, Ryan Modzelewski and Shannon Mullins; five great grandchildren; Liam Ace, Jonah Ace, Bennett Ace, Jasper Shoudt and Violet Shoudt.; three nephews and many cousins..
There will be a visitation on Tuesday, May 25, from 11:00am to 12:30pm at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow beginning at 1:00pm at St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, 78 Ridgeway Street, East Stroudsburg with Monsignor John A. Bergamo and Rev. Donald Williams as con-celebrants. Immediately following the Mass, burial will take place at Stroudsburg Cemetery with military honor rendered and taps being played. Following the burial, a celebration of life luncheon will be held at Stroudsmoor County Inn (Ridgecrest building) in Stroudsburg.
Wm H. Clark Funeral Home
Born in Stroudsburg on June 18, 1934, he was the son of the late John C. and Kathryn (Albert) Mullins and a life long resident of Stroudsburg except for four years in Kentucky when he was a child.
He was a Stroudsburg High School graduate of the class of 1952. After graduation he attended insurance school in Baltimore, MD, conducted by a major insurance company. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, despite being drafted by the United States Army (without his parents knowledge). He completed 12 weeks of boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina. He was then retained at Parris Island due to the fact that the Korean War had just ended. He went to field music school while he was at Parris Island. Upon graduating from music school first in his class he was retained as an instructor. He was later named as the "Bugle Master" of the Drum & Bugle corps in charge of all rehearsals and formation of approximately 80 troop members.
He was transferred to the commandant's own United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps at the ceremonial post of the corps in Washington, DC, in March of 1955, where he played one on the lead soprano horns. He was honored to be one of the two buglers to play taps at Arlington National Cemetery for dignitaries. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant after 26 months. He joined the Marine Corps as he needed discipline and responsibility and said that was the best decision he made in his life. On August 18, 2017 the United States Marine Corps presented Harry with a special commendation honoring him for his service after the evening parade attended by about 5,000 people.
While stationed in Washington, DC he met his wife to be at a dance, which was a special celebration of the British Royal Marine Band, the President's own United States Marine Corps Band and the Commandant's own United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. They were married four months after they met and moved back to Stroudsburg in 1956.
Harry with his wife Patt, established the Harry A. Mullins Insurance Agency in July 1972 in the dining room of their home after Harry resigned from his prior employer.
Harry was an active member of St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church in East Stroudsburg. He served as a founding member of their finance council for 24 years, and also served on several other committees.
He was extremely active in his community both in serving and financially supporting many causes including Pocono Hospital and East Stroudsburg University. Some of his activities he enjoyed most were serving as past president and receiving the honor of being made a Jaycee Senator of the Pocono Mountains Jaycees, secretary of the Stroudsburg Businessman's Association for 24 years, former member of the Kiwanis Club of Stroudsburg, coaching Minor League Baseball foe seven years, announcing for the Varsity S seventh and eighth grade football program, former two term board member of the Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce. He served on the Board of the IIAP (Independent Insurance Agents of Pennsylvania), formed, managed and pitched the St. Luke's softball team in the Monroe County church league. He was named the Grand Marshall of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in 1983.
Harry was a former member of the Trinity Centennial Band where he played trumpet, former member of the ESU Student/Community Band and Pocono Community Orchestra. He also played trumpet for two years in a dance band at Sky-Hi Lodge in a local quartet, organized the first junior drum & bugle corps in Monroe County history and instructed three senior drum & bugle corps in the Stroudsburg's and Roseto. He played taps at funerals for many years in Monroe County.
Harry enjoyed Notre Dame football, Kentucky basketball, Phillies baseball and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles football fan. An integral part of his life was following the Philadelphia Eagles football team to both home and away games where he and his wife became good friends with Vince Papale, Ron Jaworski, Harold Carmichael and Mike Dougherty; the video director for the Eagles. He also became a good acquaintance of former head coach Dick Vermeil, general manager Jim Murray, public relations director Jim Gallagher and many other players and management personnel.
He enjoyed playing racquetball and softball as well. Harry and his wife enjoyed traveling throughout the country and also took their children on many vacations. They especially enjoyed Ireland, a resort in Mexico, Savannah Georgia, Mystic Connecticut, and spent many anniversaries in Aruba. He and his wife owned a condo for 15 years on the ocean in Myrtle Beach where they spent much of their vacation time as well.
Besides his wife Patricia, Harry was predeceased by his parents, an infant daughter Mary, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was also predeceased by he and his wife's dearest friends Joe and Nancy (Speer) Whalen.
Harry is survived by his five children; Kathleen Mullins Shoudt, Colleen Mullins, Maureen Modzelewski and husband Thomas, Sharon Murray and husband Steven and Thomas Mullins; sister, Sharon Nichols; six grandchildren; Kathryn Ace and husband, Daniel, Michael Shoudt, Daniel Modzelewski and fiancé Lucy Harrison, Sarah Modzelewski, Ryan Modzelewski and Shannon Mullins; five great grandchildren; Liam Ace, Jonah Ace, Bennett Ace, Jasper Shoudt and Violet Shoudt.; three nephews and many cousins..
There will be a visitation on Tuesday, May 25, from 11:00am to 12:30pm at the William H. Clark Funeral Home, 1003 Main Street, Stroudsburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow beginning at 1:00pm at St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, 78 Ridgeway Street, East Stroudsburg with Monsignor John A. Bergamo and Rev. Donald Williams as con-celebrants. Immediately following the Mass, burial will take place at Stroudsburg Cemetery with military honor rendered and taps being played. Following the burial, a celebration of life luncheon will be held at Stroudsmoor County Inn (Ridgecrest building) in Stroudsburg.
Wm H. Clark Funeral Home
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