Jerry Lee Tulenko
January 12, 1955 ~ May 3, 2020
Jerry Lee Tulenko, a retired steelworker, of Weirton, died May 3, 2020, after a year of failing health. He was 65.
Born to Joseph D. and Ann Kuczykowski Tulenko, Jr. on January 12, 1955, Jerry grew up in Weirton, WV, and graduated from Weir High School in 1974.
On October 17, 1975, he married Vicky Zeigler, and over 44 years of marriage, they were blessed with two sons and two grandsons.
Jerry worked at Weirton Steel for 29 years. He worked in the Boiler House, before taking the buy out.
A lot of Jerry’s passions revolved around cars. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, racing stock cars at Noblestown Pittsburgh Motor Speedway, and caring for his antique automobiles.
Jerry will be remembered as a guy who was kind and loyal. He would do anything for you.
A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held when hugs and stories can be shared with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Vicky; his two sons, Joe and Rob (Melissa Riggs)Tulenko; his two brothers, David (Nancy) and Tom Tulenko; and his grandsons, Cross and Dante.
Share a written or video tribute with Jerry’s family at www.grecohertnick.com 304 748 3219
There’s an old saying “he would give you the shirt off his back” that was Jerry he would do anything for you he would go out of his way to help anyone who needed it . Jerry was a very good friend and I will never forget all the good times we had . You will be sadly missed buddy your friend Doug