Harry "Happy Harry" Gulkis Obituary (1940

Harry B. Gulkis, lovingly known to all as "Happy Harry". Peacefully passed away on August 15, 2024 at the Vitas with his loving family by his side. Born on February 1, 1940 to the late Joseph and Florence (nee: Stuski) Gulkis and was proudly raised in South Philly and attended St. Philip Neri Grade School and for the past 20 years has resided in the Villas. As a young man he worked for NANCO barrel company and later worked for Steven Beil AC Delco delivering auto parts. His most satisfying job was putting smiles on people's faces as a disc jockey. He worked in many different venues from Brownies Pub, weddings, all types of events, and lastly working in the Jersey shore. He enjoyed spinning the hits at the VFW, DAV, Greater Cape May Elks, and the Villas Fishing Club. He was an avid Phillies sports fan and had a watch that would alert him to all their games, so he never missed one. A huge Notre Dame and Penn State college football fan, a fisherman, trip taker who traveled to many great places. Also, he paraded for many years with the Brysons Club on New Year's Day which he always enjoyed and looked forward to. Harry was a fun-loving, caring, devoted husband, father and Pop. He is the beloved husband of 57 years to Theresa (nee: Weldon) Gulkis. Loving father to Henry Gulkis, Patricia "Patty Cakes" (Paul, Sr.) Bryson, and Susan (Steve) Feldsher. Proud Pop to Paul (Antoinette) Bryson Jr., Steven (Courtney)Feldsher Jr., Thomas Feldsher, Ryan Bryson, Patrick Bryson, Chelsea (Jarod Roman) Bryson, Breezy (Jim) Monaghan, and dearest Pop Pop of Sophia, Shae, Thomas, Aurora, Ruby, and Tyler. Brother of Joanne (Jay) Harris. Brother-in-law of George (Carol) Weldon. Sadly, he will also be missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends and fans. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday Morning from 11am at St. Philip Neri Church, 218 Queen Street Phila., PA 19147. Funeral Mass to follow at 12 noon. Burial private. Memorial donations in his memory can be made to either the Katie Kirlin Fund, 229 Wolf St. Phila., PA 19148, or to the Mummers Museum, 1100 S. 2nd Street Phila., PA 19147. Also the family would like to send a personal thank you to Vitas for the care they provided to Harry in his last days.