Harold C. McAllister
October 11, 1937 - March 29, 2024
Harold C. McAllister, age 86, of Smyrna, DE, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA on October 11, 1937, he was a son of the late William J. McAllister and Florence (Fischer) Paolini. Harold worked as a truck driver at United News for 30 years until his retirement in 1996.
A true outdoorsman, Harold often looked forward to going camping and travelling. In his spare time, he enjoyed challenging himself with jigsaw puzzles and word searches. Harold was a man of faith and dedicated member of St. Polycarp Catholic Church in Smyrna. He was also a proud member of the Teamsters Local 628.
In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his children, Charles McAllister, Aida Cruz, and Angel R. Rodriguez; 4 brothers; and 4 sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Blanca H. (Rodriguez) McAllister; children, Marcus McAllister (Rita), Maria McAllister, Francine Carlson (Ron), Florence Ray (Rashad), Josephine McAllister, William McAllister, Richard Lund, Anet Goher, Georgina DiMauro (Nick), and Mildred Rivera; a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. A graveside service will begin at 12 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Hillside Cemetery, 2556 Susquehanna Road, Roslyn, PA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Harold’s memory to Operation Smile, PO Box 758588, Topeka, KS 66675 or online by clicking here.
Celia Torres
Blanca and family,
Sorry for your loss. Harold was a very nice person to me I know he will be missed by all who knew him. Prayers are with you all. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Lovingly, Celia Torres & Al
Maria Torres
My deepest condolences n prayers for the family n friends RIP
Mary Torres&Family
Elsa
Condolences to all, Sorry for Your loss. In Our thoughts and Prayers. Elsa & Family
Fidela still
Sorry to hear of your husband lost praying for you and the family God bless you Blanca
Sally Verma
Dear Blanca I am so sorry to read that Harold has passed away. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gloria Parker
Blanca and Family
So sorry for your lost of Harold.l will keep you all in my thoughts and prays
Love Gloria Parker