John Anthony Pulice, Sr.

John Anthony Pulice, Sr., 85, of Weirton passed away Saturday October 23, 2010, at the Lifeline Hospital in Wintersville, OH. John was born to the late Frank and Pasquelina Rotell Pulice on May 14, 1925, in Weirton, WV. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert L. Pulice. The oldest of six children, John learned to work at an early age going out and shinning shoes to help support his family. His artistic abilities that he acquired in his youth carried throughout his lifetime and were displayed in his fine craftsmanship and wood working expertise in crafting fine furniture and cabinets. He also enjoyed gardening and cooking for his family. John retired in 1983, from National Steel, where he worked as a crane man in Weirton Steel for 40 years. He was a member of Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus 3734, and the Weir High Class of 1947. John is survived by his wife Margaret June Gerbo Pulice, whom he married on May 26, 1956; a son, John Anthony Pulice, Jr. and his wife Vickie; a daughter, Toni Marie Drennan and her husband Robert; three brothers, Joseph and Isle Pulice, William Pulice of Weirton, WV and Dominic and Leona Pulice of Wintersville, OH; a sister, Frances and Robert Dankovchik of Weirton, WV; three grandchildren, Amanda and Robin Drennan and Sean Pulice; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 3-8 PM Monday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV. Funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated 10 AM Tuesday, at the Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Weirton, WV Rev. Fr. Dean Borgmeyer will preside. Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 6 PM Monday in the funeral home. Interment will follow at Saint Paul Cemetery, Weirton, WV Memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church 229 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062 Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com.