THOMAS PUSKARICH SR.

Tom was born on March 10, 1944 in Washington, PA. He was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Dolinar) Puskarich.

Tom retired after 45 years of service as a millwright at Climax Molybdenum, Langeloth, PA. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Follansbee, WV. Many will remember Tom for his involvement in the Follansbee Baseball and Softball Associations, his love of being outdoors; but most of all, his greatest joy was his grandchildren that he never missed any event they were participating in. Tom was a friend to all and always willing to lend a helping hand.

Tom is survived by his wife of 60 years, Julia Anne (Settimio) Puskarich, three children, Thomas Puskarich Jr. of Wellsburg, WV, Joseph Puskarich, wife, Caryn of Wheeling, WV, and Lisa Ferguson, husband, Todd of Wellsburg, WV, his amazing grandchildren, Emily Drahos and her husband, Matt, Alex Puskarich and Josh and Hannah Ferguson, a great granddaughter, Kennedy Drahos, a brother-in-law, Lou Settimio and his wife, Andrea, a sister-in-law, Terri Settimio Sinnott, niece and nephews, Christy Settimio Hopson, Tony Settimio, Joseph Settimio, and Michael Sinnott.

Viewing on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the James Funeral Home, Follansbee, WV. 304-527-1717,

Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Follansbee, WV Father Gerald Muoka, presiding.

Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Follansbee, WV.

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