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Apr 14, 1950 - Oct 29, 2023
Great memories of you and Denise together. Loved when we got to come back to the hills of Pennsylvania and see all of our relatives. Hoping you and Denise are walking together on those streets of gold.
Monica Carden Earle
November 07, 2023 | IN | Family
My condolences go out to Jules and family. It's a heart breaking loss when your best friend that you grew up with, passes away. We communicated 2-3 times a month, reminiscing and laughing about the good times we shared together. I'm going to miss you my friend and your memories, I will cherish. RIP Jules.
John Vukich
November 06, 2023 | Chandler, AZ | Friend
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Ken Wilson and family
November 05, 2023 | Monongahela, PA
Jules, you were always easy to be with and easy to talk too. Heaven needs your peace and we can be brave to share you. Thanks for taking the lead to show us the way to live peacefully and sweetly. Lov from here
Suzanne Plesha
November 04, 2023 | Greensburg, PA | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always. You were a great brother-in-law.
Susan Appolonia
November 04, 2023 | Sarasota, FL | Family
Will always remember going to Uncle Jules and Aunt Denise’s house when visiting from Indiana. Most hospitable and gracious. Loved to just sit and talk and listen to the Pennsylvania accents. I remember how Uncle Jules loved to tease me with the nickname he gave me. You will be forever loved and missed.
Mark and Theresa Martin
Theresa Martin
November 03, 2023 | Kouts, IN | Family
In loving memory of a wonderful Uncle. Bob will always remember riding in your 1970 Dodge TA Challenger as a teenager. Loved talking cars and sports with you. We will love you and miss you always. Bob & Carol Carden
Bob Carden
November 03, 2023 | Kouts, IN | Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together, my deepest sympathies. Cathy & John Previtali-Matush
Cathy Previtali-Matush
November 03, 2023 | Monongahela, PA | Friend
Julian “Jules” A. Kalan, 73, of Monongahela, died Sunday, October 29, 2023 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 14, 1950 in New Eagle, the son of Julian E. and Carolyn A. Cislak Kidzinski.
Jules was a proud graduate of Donora High School. He was employed at US Steel Clairton Works for several years, and later retired from Mon Valley Hospital after 30+ years of service in housekeeping where he made many lifelong friends. He was a member of Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish in Monongahela.
Jules was happiest at home with his wife, Denise. He took pride in his home and lawn. He could often be found outside gardening or detailing cars--which he did professionally for many years. Jules loved spending time with his family, watching Pittsburgh sports, classic cars, and a good cup of coffee. Jules also loved animals - especially his cats.
He is survived by two nephews, Charles (Christy) Fritch and their children, Weston and Wyatt Fritch of Rostraver Township, Philip (Marissa) Appolonia of Middle Island, New York; niece, Jessica Fritch and fiance' Christopher Hefferan of Squirrel Hill; sister, Rita (Robert) Carden of the state of Indiana; brother-in-law, Gary Fritch of Charleroi; sister-in-law, Susan Appolonia of Sarasota, Florida; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of forty three years, Denise Appolonia Kalan, who died on September 6, 2018; sister, Mary Louise Kidzinski; sister and brother-in-law, Carol (Miller) Moslick; sister-in-law, Joett Fritch; and a brother-in-law, Philip Appolonia.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 6-8 PM in the Frye Funeral Home Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 11:00 AM in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Monongahela with the Rev. Thomas Kadlick as celebrant. ANYONE THAT IS PLANNING ON ATTENDING THE FUNERAL MASS IS ASKED TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH. Committal service and inurnment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Donora.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330.
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