John A. (Jack) Fulena JR., 72
John A. ‘Jack’ Fulena, Jr., 72, of 310 E. Leasure Ave. passed away the evening of July 27, 2010, at Jameson Hospital.
Born in New Castle on Dec. 6, 1937, he was a son of the late John A. and Rose M. Naples Fulena Sr.
He married the former Geraldine (Gerri) Rico on May 14, 1960, and they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. She survives at home.
Jack was a lifetime member of St. Vitus Church and served as a Eucharistic minister. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and was honored as the Holy Name Society Man of the Year in 1995. Jack was co-chairman of the St. Vitus Festival and served on the St Vitus finance committee.
He was a graduate of New Castle High School. Jack attended Robert Morris University and graduated in 1958 with a degree in accounting. He became a certified public accountant in 1965. Jack retired as a partner with Carbis Walker and Associates after 40 years of service.
Jack loved his family, friends, community and church. He was a member of numerous organizations. He was past president and treasurer of the New Castle Lions Club, a member of the Wolves Club, a member of Knights of Columbus, AICPA (American Institute Certified Public Accountants), PICPA (Pennsylvania Institute Certified Public Accountants), and lifetime member and past president of Northwest Chapter PICPA. He was treasurer and served on the GNC Federal Credit Union board of directors, the Crisci Scholarship committee, President of the New Castle Community Development Authority, treasurer of the Lawrence County Community Development Authority and was involved with the annual business week with New Castle High School.
Jack was a former president of New Castle Jaycees, former treasurer of the American Red Cross and former treasurer of the United Way, formerly served on the New Castle Playhouse board of directors as treasurer and was also a former member of St. Vitus Parish Council.
In addition to his wife, survivors include two children, John A. Fulena III and wife, Janine, of Stratford, Conn. and Beth A. Fulena of Pittsburgh; a brother, Charles J. Fulena and wife, Stephanie, of New Castle; a sister, Delores Venturi of New Castle; two granddaughters; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lucretia M. ‘Cre’ Fair.
Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 S. Mill St.
A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Saturday for a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Vitus Church. The Rev. John Petrarulo, pastor of St. Vitus Church, will officiate.
Entombment will take place at Parkside Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vitus Church, 910 S. Mercer St., New Castle, Pa., 16101 or Jameson Hospice, 1211 Wilmington Road, New Castle, Pa., 16105.
Online condolences offered at www.decarbofuneralhome.com.
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Guestbook
To Gerri, Johnny and Beth: My deepest sympathy with the passing of Jack. As we all know, he was a wonderful, caring person; always willing to help others. He had a great sense of humor. He was not only my partner but a good friend who I confided with. He will be missed. Mike
From Michael S. Bshero of New Castle, PA on July 29, 2010
John and Janine:
I am so sorry for your lost. Your ad was a wonderful man. I will always remember the good time he had at your wedding. Love to your Mom. Angela Nacca
From Angela of West Palm Beach, FL on July 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Geri and the entire family.
Ricky And Amy Ottaway
From amy ottaway of OAK ISLAND, NC on July 29, 2010
Geri and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Jack. I am away and won't be able to attend the services but you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Barb
From Barb & Bob Razzano & Family of New Castle, PA on July 29, 2010
Gerri & Family You have our deepest
sympathy in the loss of your loved oone. Lucille@Ralph Searfoss
From Lucille Searfoss of Colleyville, TX on July 29, 2010
Gerri & Family You have our deepest
sympathy in the loss of your loved oone. Lucille@Ralph Searfoss
From Lucille Searfoss of Colleyville, TX on July 29, 2010
Mrs. Fulena and family: Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and you have my sincerest condolences. My first job out of college was working for Carbis Walker and Jack gave me my first client to work on in my professional career as a CPA. His humor and style were one of a kind and he ended up being a good friend. I will treasure the memories. May God bless all of you and lead you through this painful and difficult time.
From Chad Brzezinski of New Castle, PA on July 30, 2010
Gerri and family: Heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Jack was a dear, very close friend in high school--a wonderful person--kind, caring, upbeat and fun. Very saddened by this news. May he rest in peace. Jo Ann Gennock Shrawder
Port St. Lucie, Florida
From JoAnn Shrawder of Port Saint Lucie, FL on July 30, 2010
GERRI
YOU LOST A GOOD MAN & I LOST A GOOD FRIEND.GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU
From PAUL PAGLEY of NEW CASTLE, PA on July 30, 2010
Dear Gerri, John, and Beth, as I sit here waiting to go to Jack's mass I feel helpless to find any words to express my sorrow. I'll ask my friend today to pray for me in heaven.God be with you..Mutsay
From Chuck Mazzei of New Castle, PA on July 31, 2010
Gerri, John,& Beth,
Sorry to hear about the loss of Jack. He was a wonderful man whom I have admired my entire life. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless you. Janet Schepp (Rico)
From Janet R. Schepp of Palm Harbor, FL on August 1, 2010