Minucci wrote a number of popular hits in the 1950s, including "Domani," "A Thousand Thoughts of You," and "Felicia."
He also played piano on Round Trip, a 1974 jazz album by Japanese saxophonist Sadao Watanabe.
On January 10, 1989, he attempted to sue Frank Agrama and Harmony Gold, Inc. for alleged copyright infringement and various other claims.
Chieli Minucci became an Emmy-winning jazz guitarist, who recorded covers of some of his father's songs.
Ulpio Minucci died of natural causes at his home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California on March 9, 2007.