John Vucic
November 25, 1925 ~ April 4, 2014
John Vucic, 88, of Weirton, passed away Friday, April 4, 2014 in the Weirton Medical Center. Born November 25, 1925 in Weirton, he was a son of the late Anthony and Helen Magdic Vucic. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Bartolovich Vucic on October 25, 2010, infant brother and sister, Emil and Julie Vucic.
John retired after over 50 years of service, as a union bricklayer, with the International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craft workers. He built his own home, and the home of his sister along with many landmarks in Weirton, including the City Building and the Weirton Medical Center. His home was immaculate, and he took great pride in sculpting his shrubs and bushes to perfection.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving aboard the USS Schuykill during World War II. John enjoyed attending his Navy reunions, dancing and watching sports, especially his Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers.
He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Elks Lodge 1801 Moose Lodge 688, CFU, and a Life Member of the International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craft Workers.
John is survived by his sisters Vera McElwain and her husband Jack of Weirton and Ann Snyder of Little Rock, Arkansas; his beloved nieces, Rita, Maureen, Mary and Carol along with other nieces, nephews great nieces and nephews.
John wishes were to be cremated by the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, Weirton, WV. A private family mass will be celebrated at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 229 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062.
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May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of John Vucic, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and for my Freedom
You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of…..
US Navy John Vucic, “A True American Hero†God Blessâ€
†Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 â€
Our deepest condolences…He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3
My Uncle John was an incredibly loving, honest man with a carefree, fun-loving spirit. He was a constant in the lives of my sisters and me growing up, never missing important events like birthdays or holidays and always bringing his good-natured humor, love and camera to every event. He was devoted to his craft as a bricklayer and I am proud to drive around Weirton today and still identify buildings that were built by his blood, sweat & hands, including the house I grew up in. Although his body failed him in these last years, he never lost his love of the important things in life like family and Steelers Football or Pirates Baseball. His death has left a void that can never be filled. One of the many great memories as a child was seeing my first rainbow with my Uncle John & he took a picture of it for me. Until we meet again over the rainbow Uncle John………I will cherish you & love you forever.