Obituary of Joseph W. Tulanowski

Joseph W. Tulanowski, age 81, of Gillett, PA, died April 1, 2014 at Troy Hospital, Troy, PA. Joseph was born July 13, 1932 in Freeland, PA to Joseph and Helen (Novalsky) Tulanowski. In the 1950?s he was employed by Hinkle & McCoy as the senior welder on the Texas Pipeline. Later he was self-employed in the construction industry. Joseph was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a jack of all trades, welder, and liked tinkering around his garage. Joseph had a great sense of humor. Joseph is survived by a son, Tony and JoAnne Tulanowski of Campbell, NY; 5 grandchildren, Brittany, Brandon and Kimberly Tulanowski, Zackery Nichols, and Anthony James Tulanowski, Jr.; special great nieces, Laura and Stephanie Bolt of Gillett, PA; a sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Stephen Misto of Hazelton, PA; and a great great niece, Emmeilia Maurey. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral chapel with Rev. John J. Chmil officiating. Military honors by the Tioga County Honor Guard. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com