Robert L. Pulice
July 27, 1931 ~ January 10, 2010
Robert L. Pulice, 78, of Weirton died Sunday January 10, 2010, at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, OH.
Robert was born to the late Frank and Pasline Rotell Pulice on July 27, 1931 in Weirton, WV. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife Barbara Eckersberg Pulice on April 17, 2009.
Robert served his country with the United States Army. He retired from Weirton Steel where he worked in their General Office in the Accounting Department
Quite an athlete, Bob was an All State Football Player on the 1949 Championship Team of Weir High, where he and Ralph Patrick were known as the "Touchdown Twins". He dedicated his time for area youth, as he served as their teacher and coach. He was an avid golfer, golfing many rounds with his wife Barbara. When he was not golfing, Bob could be found tending to his garden at the bottom of Culler Road or making homemade wine. He loved to share the fruits of his labors with his family, friends and neighbors.
He was a member of Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Pleasant Valley Country Club and the V.F.W. 2716.
Robert is survived by his four brothers, John and June Pulice, Joseph and Isle Pulice, William Pulice all of Weirton, WV and Dominic and Leona Pulice recently of Wintersville, OH; his sister Frances and Robert Dankovchik of Weirton, WV and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 4-8PM Tuesday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV.
Funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated 10AM Wednesday at the Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton, WV
The Reverend Father Dean Borgmeyer will preside.
Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton, WV
Memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 229 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062.
Pulice family, We were saddened to learn of the passing of Bob. He was one of our Dads greatest athletes. Will always remember that 1949 as they scored more points than any of Coach Hamills teams. Not only that but he was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Carl and Jerry Hamill
To the Pulice family, you have my deepest sympathy on Bob’s passing away. I have many fond memories of Bob from being his neighbor and from PVCC. A great friend that will be sadly missed. Nick Kundrat
How pleasing it is for me to say that I have known and admired Bob for most of my adult life. The word great is the word i would chose to describe Bob because he was a great husband, a great athlete and most of all to me,a great friend….. My yearly visit to Weirton will now be a little less meaningful now that Bobby is gone but his memory and his greatness will always be there for me. Coke
I’m saddened by the passing of my long time friend Bob. My condolenses to the Pulice fanily. I will always remember by visits to Weirton and the times I shared with Bob, Bobbie and Lou Muscaro. My future visits to Weirton will have a void.
To the Pulice Family, Kelly and I were sadden to hear of Mr. Pulice passing. I have so many great memories of visiting Mr. and Mrs. Pulice with my Dad on my family’s annual trek to Weirton. Bob and Bobby were always so generous and sweet to our children who affectionately referred to them as “those people with the wine” God Bless.
On behalf of the Melnyk Family, we extend our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the family. Bob was a great neighbor and friend. He and Bobbie always brought smiles to our 6 & 7 year daughters. They will always remember Bob as “Shower Shoes.” He will not be forgotten.
Weirton, has lost a super indivdual our deepest sorrow goes out to all the Pulice Family members.
Dear Fran & Family Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Bob was a great guy. God Bless you and yours and may his love guide you through this rough time, once again. Love Bill and Shirley
Bob was one of my favorite people when I golfed at PVCC. We shared many gardening tips and recipes, and spent a lot of time working on the golf course. I know he took Bobbie’s loss hard, and I was worried about him. I will miss him blowing the horn at me when he drove by. Sorry that I cannot be there for the funeral.
I WISH TO SEND MY SYMPATHY TO THE PULICE FAMILY. I AM AN EMPLOYEE AT TRINITY ULTRASOUND AND ABSOLUTELY LOVED ROBERT. HE WAS A JOY TO TAKE CARE OF AND I WAS SHOCKED AT HIS PASSING. I WAS OFF WORK AND DIDN’T HEAR ABOUT HIM FOR A FEW DAYS. MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY.
Sorry to hear about Bob. He married my cousin, Barbara Ekersberg, and we had many good times together in the 1950’s. I miss the memories. Bob Stoltz