Charles J. Puglia

Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | April 27, 2017

Charles J. (Pogo) Puglia, age 92, of McKeesport, died on April 27, 2017. Born in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph and Felicia (Lombardo) Puglia. He was married to Lois (Horn) Puglia for a wonderful 71 years. Charles served with the U.S. Army 85th Division in Italy and North Africa during WW II. He received many medals which include; the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct, Victory Medal, European Theatre Ribbon with 3 bronze stars. Charles was a member of the White Oak American Legion, a lifetime member of McKeesport Sportsman Club. He loved to hunt, fish, and was an all around handy man. He was a former member of St. Stephens Roman Catholic Church and St. Pius V Church and currently a member of Corpus Christi Church. He was an usher and former dart club member. Charles worked for U.S. Steel in the open hearth department at National Tube. In addition to his wife, Charles is survived by his children, Judy (Bob) Riley of Mt. Joy, Carol (Mark) Lieberum of North Huntingdon, Joe (Beverly) Puglia of North Huntingdon; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by his siblings, Josephine Uhlyar and Frances Richards, and Benedetto Puglia. Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home on Sunday April 30 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday May 1, 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church. Father Steven Palsa will officiate. Burial will follow at Penn Lincoln. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans at 1000 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or the Compassionate Care at 1725 Washington Road. Suite 509 Pittsburgh, PA 15241. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycoxjaworskifh.com.

Originally published April 27, 2017.

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