James A. Vertullo

Jefferson Memorial Cemetery Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | January 25, 2024

James A. Vertullo, of Pittsburgh, passed at St. Clair Hospital on Thursday, January 25, 2024 after a long-term illness. He passed peacefully with love and support from his family.

Jim is survived by his son, James A. Vertullo Jr., who cared for him at home for several years; daughter Jennifer R. Vertullo of McKeesport; grandchildren Magdalena Bowie Koisor and Logan Margliotti; siblings David A. (Kathy) Vertullo MD. of Scottsdale, AZ, Robert A. (Linda) Vertullo of Adams Township, and Susan M. Vertullo of Virginia Beach; and nieces and nephews. And, of course, his madcap pup Freya. He was preceded in death by parents Carmen L. Vertullo and Esther Pace Vertullo.

Jim was a proud 1971 graduate of Central Catholic High School, attended Robert Morris College, and graduated from Duquesne University in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education. Upon graduation, he worked in environmental services management and chemical sales for medical and institutional facilities.

Jim raised his family in Downingtown and South Park Township, where he helped to coach youth baseball. He was an avid football fan in adulthood and a proudly aggressive player in his youth.

 Jim will be remembered for his tenacity, persistence, and will. He lived and died by his own rules.

Friends and family will be received at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236 on Sunday, January 28, 2024 from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Monday, January 29, 2024 at 10:00 am at St. Paul of the Cross Roman Catholic Parish’s St. Anne Church, 400 Hoodridge Dr., Castle Shannon.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in James’s name can be made to the Humane Animal Rescue East End, 6926 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, or the Children’s Hospital Department of Neurosurgery, 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224.

Online condolences can be made at jeffersonmemorial.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James, please visit our floral store.

Originally published January 25, 2024.

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