Joseph Michael Buelich
September 16, 1951 ~ October 23, 2012
Joseph Michael Buelich, 61, of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at his home. Born September 16, 1951 in Steubenville, OH, he was a son of the late Rose A. Ballato Buelich. He was also preceded in death by his brother Daniel P. Buelich.
Joseph retired from Weirton Steel where he worked in the Tin Mill. He served in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army.
He is survived by his son Joseph M. Buelich of Las Vegas, NV and brother Stephen Paul Buelich of Weirton.
There will be no visitation. Private services will be held at the convenience of his family. Arrangements are under the direction of Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV.
Joe, you will aways be remembered as one of my oldest and truest friends from my past. We shared so many good times together since our teen, college, and work years together. We were always like the closest brothers. As the years went by we chose different paths and lifestyles, and I guess things just change. I know you can hear me, and I just wanted to let you know that I’ll always love you as my brother…the same way you always told me. May God Bless the Buelich family. Sam (Guru) Greco
Spike, I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. My mom (Mary Giles) said to tell you that you and your dad are in her prayers. Love you!
Spike,Im so sorry to hear about joe.You’re in my thoughts and memories.Some people live in our hearts forever.
Buelich family and friends, I was surprised and saddened to recently hear of Joe’s passing. We were pretty close friends growing up, first in boy scouts, then through the high school years. Joe was mature for his years and always a leader, starting with the Rebels (as in Yankees and Rebels) in boy scouts. He was first to have a job (at the A&W Root Beer Stand) and first in the group to have a car (a candy apple blue 1966 396 Chevelle SS). Joe was very car related, whether it be drag racing at the new highway (then Rt 22 between Colliers Way and Three Springs Dr) or traveling to Watkins Glen, NY for road race spectating. Those were some happy times, but as frequently happens, in adulthood we grew apart, mostly due to job and geography factors. I’m sorry for our loss of him and hope we all can find some solice in remembering our happier times. Joe, we love you man.
May God Bless the Buelich family.. I lived on Greenlawn Blvd. I remember Joe’s 1966 Candy Apple Blue Chevelle SS, his 1955 Yellow Nomad, 1972 Corvette, 1932 Duece Coupe. It was a pleasure back then to see all of Joe’s Awesome Cars. Joe it was wonderful having you as a neighbor. God Speed !! Kevin Tasey
My man, you will always be sorely missed an always thought of in great appreciation an respect by me, you marched to the beat of your own drum an taught me many things about being a man, sorry for the tines I let you down an thanks for always being their to pull me back from leaning way over the edge!!! You were, are, an forever will be my friend, my mentor, an my brother. I’ll always have a smile on my face an warm spot in my heart when I tell the tales of me an “BANDITO JOE” Love you bro!!! Spike call me (740)282-5980 for anything you may need or just to talk, an God Bless You An Your Family…
Praise Jesus !!!!
when i man was a young man i thought my cousin joe was the coolest guy alive he had the hot car;s 4-wheel drive jeeps,he rode a harley . he had a 1952 chevy panel wagon, one summer we took the body off the frame n put it on a chevy blazer 4×4 frame we worked all summer on it ILL MISS THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD
Joe was my best friend from 1977-until he died spentany days together camping sitting around his house washing & waxing his car he loved his dogs he had many over the yrs that old wolfy & Bouser & major mage all the dogs when camping with us he loved motor cycles and was a member of the Barbarians MC club we had a lot of fun in back in the day later in life I lived in Columbus OH he came to visit several times in his blue Lincoln continental and I would come to Weirton he made several trip to Charlotte NC to see me he will always be my best friend over the yrs one time with Spike back in the 80s Rancho Jo Bandito will never be forgotten and will always bey Best FRIEND