1926
Joseph
2008
Joseph Tulala
January 1, 1926 — February 12, 2008
Joseph Tulala, Jr., age 82, of Lorain, died on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at Amherst Manor.
He was born on January 1, 1926, in Lorain, Ohio, where he was a life-long resident. Joseph was in the Navy from 1943 until 1946, receiving the American Area Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Area Ribbon with 5 stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 stars, and the World War II Victory Ribbon.
He was employed at American Ship Building Co., in Lorain, for over 30 years. He was a member of the AMVETS in Lorain, the American Slovak Club, the PACC, and Local Carpenters Union #351.
Joseph enjoyed watching sports, especially football and baseball. He also enjoyed watching western movies.
He is survived by his daughter, Joni Ann (Andrew) Robinson, of Amherst and a sister, Helen Cyran, of Lorain.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Joseph, Sr. and Mary (nee Sipos) Tulala, and 2 sisters; Mary Tulala and Anne Stupak.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 14, from 7 - 9 pm, in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, where services will be held the following day at 10:00 am. Deacon William Schill, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain, with full military honors.
Contributions, in his memory, may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
He was born on January 1, 1926, in Lorain, Ohio, where he was a life-long resident. Joseph was in the Navy from 1943 until 1946, receiving the American Area Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Area Ribbon with 5 stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 stars, and the World War II Victory Ribbon.
He was employed at American Ship Building Co., in Lorain, for over 30 years. He was a member of the AMVETS in Lorain, the American Slovak Club, the PACC, and Local Carpenters Union #351.
Joseph enjoyed watching sports, especially football and baseball. He also enjoyed watching western movies.
He is survived by his daughter, Joni Ann (Andrew) Robinson, of Amherst and a sister, Helen Cyran, of Lorain.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Joseph, Sr. and Mary (nee Sipos) Tulala, and 2 sisters; Mary Tulala and Anne Stupak.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 14, from 7 - 9 pm, in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, where services will be held the following day at 10:00 am. Deacon William Schill, will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain, with full military honors.
Contributions, in his memory, may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
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