Harold was born on April 28, 1948 in Akron, Ohio and was raised by Anthony and Arlene Mae (Hassan) Gilberto, who preceded him in death. After graduating from high school, he went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and received an honorary PhD. Throughout high school and college, he worked for Coca Cola. After college, he spent three years teaching at Harry E. Davis School in Cleveland, Ohio and went on to work in sales for many food distributor companies until his retirement in 2018. In 1971, he married his wife of 50 years, Dolores (Romeo) Fout. Harold was a supporter of the NRA and a member of the Oakwood Country Club and Restaurant Association, where he held board member positions for many years. Harold held a black belt in many types of martial arts. He loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren. Harold enjoyed golfing, playing and watching sports (especially football), smoking cigars, studying the art of bourbon, and his extreme passion for rhinos.
Harold is survived by his loving wife, Dolores, two daughters, Nicole (Brett) Selinsky and Brittany (Ben) Smith, four grandchildren: Keegan, Colton, Kane, and Bianca; two sisters, and one brother.
Calling hours for Harold will be held at Karlo-Libby Funeral Home on Friday, May 28, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Amy Downard officiating. Burial will follow at North Canton Cemetery.
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