Thomas E. Gulan, Sr.
April 12, 1935 ~ June 2, 2005
Thomas E. Gulan, Sr., 71, of Weirton died Thursday June 2, 2005, at the Trinity Health System West, Steubenville, OH.
He was born on April 12, 1934 in Steubenville, OH, the son of the late Watts S. and Helen Zascavage Gulan. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Watts and Joe Gulan and his sister, Helen Gryctz.
Tom played football for the Steubenville Catholic Crusaders, Mississippi State, United States Army, Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns. He was a member of the European National Championship Team of 1956. He retired from Weirton Steel after 32 years of service. In 1990, Tom’s finished his career with Weirton in the Blast Furnace. In his free time, Tom enjoyed attending all of the sporting events in the Ohio Valley.
He was a member of Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church and the Holy Name.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sandra DiCarlo Gulan; his son Thomas E. Gulan, Jr. of Wintersville, OH; his twin daughters, Michele Gulan of Arlington, VA and Melanie (Tom) Pyle of Alexandria, VA; a brother, Richard (Marsha) Gulan of Steubenville, OH; three grandchildren, Nicole Gulan of Tucson AZ, Tom Pyle of Alexandria VA, and Matthew Simon of Weirton, WV.
Visitation will be 7-9 Saturday and 1-3 & 7-9 Sunday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 11AM Monday at the Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weirton, WV.
Interment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Steubenville, OH, with military services conducted by the VFW, American Legion and the Tri State Marine Corp.
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Rich.. Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother.. Jim
Dear Sandy, I am so sorry to learn of Tom’s passing. I always remember his sense of humor and great smile. I remember my Mom used to say “That Tom sure is handsome”! Your front porch will never be the same…. What I am sure of is that my Dad and rest of the Collins Way men have put the beer on ice for Tom. Please let Tom Jr. and Melanie and Michelle know they are in my prayers. Love, Noel
To the Gulan Family. You have my deepest sympathy. Tom was one that we all could call friend. I won’t be here to pay my respects, but know that your whole family is in my prayers. Mike
SANDY AND FAMILY, SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. HE WAS A GREAT ATHLETE AND LOVED SPORTS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. SINCERELY, JERRY HAMILL
Dear Sandy and Family, Where can I even start? Tom “Porkchop” was such a great person! Everytime I would come and see him he was “usually” happy!! Even when I would go somewhere with him, like to a football game or even see him at one he always seemed like he enjoyed seeing the school’s sports teams play (especially Big Red and Central). He was like a family member to my dad and I too! Even when they would argue at times, Sandy and I would just sit back and laugh! He is going to be greatly missed but he will always be up there watching over all of us! At least he is no longer suffering like he was, as for now he is resting in peace with God! Remember God only takes the good ones!!! We love you all!! Your in our prayers! -Desi Love Always, Fritz “Porkchop”, Mary Lou, and Desi “Lil Porkchop”
Dear Sandy, Tom(H.B.)Michelle and Melanie and families, We are very sorry for your loss. He is a loss for us also. Even though it seems that we did not get to see everyone as often as we would like, you all are always in our thoughts and hearts. And the times we did get to see and visit with all of you weather in Happy times or sad times, as a family we enjoyed those times. We enjoyed talking about days gone by and to update each other about our families and how we all would get together when the family from Baltimore would come home to visit. It was all wonderful memories. We will miss seeing Tom at different unexpected places, like the time we went to our neighborhood restuarant in Zoar and heard this familiar voice at a couple of tables away. I turned, and sure enough it was cousin Tom, what a surprise. Well God Bless all of you and we will see you soon. Love Ron and Stephanie.
Dear Richard and family, We are sorry for the loss of your brother Tom. May he rest at peace and may you be comforted by all of the good memories you share of Tom. God be with all of you. Your cousins, Ron and Stephanie
Dear Michele, I am very sorry to hear about the lose of your father. May God be with you and comfort you and your family. Your friend, Craig Heck
Dear Sandy and family BIG T was such a good friend. We will always remember him as he is thought about often. (Bet the coffee in heaven is better than my Kansas City Mud.) God Bless you all. Jim,Patty & Mike Halstead June 4, 2005 Wintersville, Ohio
Dear Sandy and family, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. You know your family has always had a special place in my heart. You were all so kind to my parents and great neighbors. Remember when Tom had to break into our house when I came home from college and didn’t have my key!! I will keep you in my prayers. Karen, Doug, and Laura Fort Wayne IN
So Sorry to hear about Tom. He always made us laugh when he would come into the store to shop. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Tiffany (Krogers)
SANDRA AND DAUGHTERS, I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. HE WAS A GREAT SPORTSMAN AND ENJOYED WATCHING HIS DAUGHTERS AT MADONNA. MY THOUHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. SINCERELY CARL HAMILL
Dear Sandy,Michelle, Melanie and Tom, Jr. — there are no words to express our sadness on Tom’s passing. Though we, unfortunately, haven’t been able to keep the close contact we once had,I will never forget all the the fun we had on Beech Road and how good he was to my mother and how much he respected her. Tom was a special guy with a great sense of humor — always joking around! He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. You are all in my prayers that the Lord and his Blessed Mother will give you the strength and peace you need to get through the days ahead. Ida always said that Patsy was around her after he died, looking after her. I know that Tom will look after all of you, too. Josie
I am sorry to have found out about your lose. We had some great times with the family. With sympathy, Florence and family
Tom, Sorry to hear about your loss. My sympathies to you and all your family.