CHARLES J. ZULLO Jr.

ZULLO CHARLES J., Jr.
"Local entrepreneur, business leader and industry innovator dies at 85." Charles J. Zullo, Jr., age 85, of Washington, died Wednesday, August 19, 2015, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 22, 1930, in Washington, PA, the son of the late Charles J., Sr. and Eleanor Caputo Zullo. Mr. Zullo was a graduate of Washington High School and then attended Washington Seminary. He was a member of St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church in Washington. Mr. Zullo was a senior member of Valley Brook Country Club in McMurray for more than 40 years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #175 in Washington, IOMA The International Oxygen Manufacturers Association Worldwide and a longtime member of GAWDA Gas And Welding District Association. He loved his work and his family. Mr. Zullo was passionate about supporting children's charities worldwide. He was Chairman and Founder of CGI group of companies based in Washington, PA. Charles Zullo began his legacy in an alley on Arch Street in Washington's Tylerdale section where his father taught him to weld as a young boy. It was here that General Welding Supply Company was founded in 1948, from humble beginnings. It grew to become CGI International Group of Companies, one of the largest independently owned industrial gas companies in the Northeastern United States providing service to over 15 states. The CGI Group of Companies headquartered in Washington, PA for the last 67 years includes CGI International, LLC, CGI International, Inc., and General Hydrogen Corporation located in Proctor, West Virginia. Known as an innovator in the industrial gas industry, he built the only privately held hydrogen company in the United States, providing hydrogen gas to all the major power companies in the northeastern U.S. Over the years, he acquired experiences that cannot be taught, skills that are hard to come by and friends that lasted a lifetime. He built a family, business and life that will be remembered for generations. Charles' motto, "nothing happens until someone sells," has become a company mantra. Charles attributed his success in business to his parents and the discipline, skills and training he acquired as a marine sergeant in the 2nd division. His skill as a marine sharpshooter earned him a military medal. His pride in being a United States Marine was well known among all who knew him. On February 12, 1951, in Washington, he married the love of his life, Mary Aldine Camps, who died August 31, 2010. Mr. Zullo was the loving father of six daughters, Deborah (David) Caruso of Lauderdale by the Sea, FL, Cathy J. (Joseph) Angeli of Margate, FL, Eileen Zullo of Pittsburgh, Cindy L. Zullo of Washington, Sandra L. Anderl of Wshington and Lisa J. (Sonnino) Bruni of Bethel Park; and his son, Charles J. Zullo III, who preceded him in death. Surviving is a sister, Marlene Wilson of Washington; and his grandchildren, David Charles Caruso, Michael Joseph Angeli, Olivia Lauren Angeli, Zoe Muskan Zullo, Nathan Duane Chadwick, Damian Lee Chadwick, Justin Charles Chadwick, Stephen Hans Anderl, Ian Charles Anderl, Nicholas Francesco Bruni, Alexandra Aldine Bruni, Hallie Mesta and Mitchel Charles Zullo; also surviving are seven great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, James Wilson; and a son-in-law, Stephen Anderl. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday in DALE D. DeANGELO FUNERAL HOME at 1290 Jefferson Ave. in Washington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 24, 2015, in St. Hilary Roman Catholic Church at 320 Henderson Ave., Washington, PA. Interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery in McMurray. In lieu of flowers, please support Mr. Zullo's favorite charities, Smile Train at www.smiletrain.org and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. A guestbook is available at:
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