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Joseph S. Vucic

February 20, 1939 - February 24, 2016

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Obituary For Joseph S. Vucic

February 20, 1939 - February 24, 2016

Vucic, Joseph S. Age 77, on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, of Whitehall.

Beloved husband of 46 years to Mary (Devine); loving father of Beth (fiancé Nick Dolgos) Vucic and Kim (Tony) Ratkiewicz; proud Pap Pap of Anthony and Theresa Ratkiewicz; brother-in-law of Anne (Chuck) Giovannitti and the late James Devine and Eileen Nestler. Joe worked 30 years for U.S. Steel before retiring in 1999. He was a long time member of the St. Sylvester Choir, easily recognized by his resonant bass voice and was also a Eucharist Minister there for many years. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends, and especially his Se Jong Tae Kwon Do family, where he was a dedicated member. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Thursday and Friday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Saturday morning at 9:15, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Sylvester Church, 3754 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 in memory of Joe.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Mary, sorry for your loss, we will all surely miss Joe. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

  • December 11, 2019

    I will miss you dearly, Uncle Joe. You were one of a kind; a sweet, loving man who would do anything for anyone. You will be missed by everyone who has been fortunate enough to be in your presence. You left an impression that was full of love and kindness. My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Mary, Beth, Kim and all extended Family. Rest in peace and God Bless you Uncle Joe.

  • December 11, 2019

    Mary, Beth, and family; So many of his friends, including me, and of course family, are heartbroken over your loss. Joe was someone that I always looked forward to spending a little time with. He brightened up everyone's day. I will miss him every day, and especially every Saturday at Mass.

  • December 11, 2019

    Very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

  • December 11, 2019

    Beth and Family, So very sorry for your loss. May your grief soon fade to cherished memories.

  • December 11, 2019

    I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's love provide comfort during this most difficult time.

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