Harold Joseph Lardaro, of Murrieta, California, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 19, 2012 after a long and hard-fought illness. Harold was born July 8, 1941 to Joseph and Lucy Lardaro in New York City, New York. He served in the United States Marine Corps and graduated from Lehman College in New York. He was employed as a sheet metal worker, draftsman and business agent for the Sheet Metal Workers Union until his retirement. His work brought him to Hawaii—a place he considered as his second home, and that inspired him with its beauty and tropical breezes. He spent many years working with his church as his faith offered him great joy and comfort. He loved reading, playing the guitar, writing poetry, and drawing cartoons for his family. Harold is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years Carol, his brother Bill of New York and his sister Theresa of New Jersey, and his two beloved children Anthony Lardaro of New York and Jylle Ryan of Colorado. 'Grandpa Harry' will be deeply missed by his two adoring grandchildren, Christopher and Caitlin Lardaro.