And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away. -- Revelations 21:4
Harold Mozelle was born in New York City to Willie Mae Mozelle and Harry James on July 25, 1947.
Harold attended parochial school in his early years, but finished school in the New York City public school system.
Harold started his first job with the post office. Harold always wanted a job that challenged him. He worked at a variety of companies. Harold retired a few years ago, but during his employment years, he was a maintenance engineer for the City College of New York, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and the New York Department of Aging, just to name a few.
Harold was a very sharp and flashy dresser. Harold was also known as Mo or Mozelle to his friends that knew him. He took his fashion very seriously. He wouldn't go to the store until he was dressed to impress. Looking good at all times was very important to Mo. He loved to look good in his clothing. His style was second to none. He was an innovator and originator when it came to his style. He was known for his diversity and shades of color of alligator shoes. He always said that when people looked at him, they would look down at his shoes before they looked at his face. He was an avid jazz lover and had an impressive music library. He loved to dance and was a great salsa dancer.
Harold departed this life on March 7, 2014 and has gone on to join his parents, and daughter, Natasha.
He leaves to mourn and cherish fond memories: his cherished and devoted wife, Jacqueline Purser; one sister, Denise Mozelle-Cohen; one granddaughter, Olivia Ross; one great grandson, Remi; three nephews, Dion Mozelle, Christopher Cohen, and Brandon Cohen; one grandson-in-law, Raymond Ross; mother-in-law, Helen Purser; one surrogate mother, Charlotte R. Meggett; and a host of other relatives and dear friends.
Harold will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched.