Photo courtesy of O'Brien Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services - South Hadley
South Hadley, Massachusetts
Jun 29, 1952 – Jul 28, 2024
South Hadley – Eugene “Skip” Pula Jr., 72, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center. A longtime South Hadley resident, Skip was born in Northampton, son of the late Eugene F. Pula Sr. and Irene (Malczynski) Pula. He was a 1970 graduate of SHHS and attended HCC.
After more than 30 years with Verizon, he retired from his position as central office technician in 2007. Skip enjoyed many years as a youth coach for hockey and girls softball and soccer and was always his own children’s most avid sports fan – as well as that of the Red Sox and Patriots. After retirement, Skip spent as much time as possible in one of his favorite places – at his home in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. There he enjoyed golf, happy hours (featuring his trademark “Skip pours” – aka wine to the brim), a cigar with friends and most importantly, cherished family time.
Skip treasured friends old and new, loved sharing and hearing stories, and could always find something in common with everyone. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Skip leaves his wife Nadine (Tremblay) Pula, son Eric Pula and significant other Kristin Reynolds of North Carolina, daughter Andi Pula of Florida, two “sisters,” Susan Rejniak of Southampton and Diana Capuano of South Deerfield, sister-in-law Lucienne Czupryna and nephews David and TJ Czupryna.
A funeral is planned for Saturday, August 3, at O’Brien Family Funeral Home, 33 Lamb St., South Hadley, with a calling hour from 9:00 am to 10:30, followed immediately after by a funeral home service. Memorial donations may be made to the Take and Eat Program at St. Patrick’s Church, 30 Main St., South Hadley, MA 01075. For more information or to leave online condolences, please go to obrienfamilyfh.com.
Read MoreSkip and I became quick friends and we enjoyed golfing, a cigar, and good conversation. He had a heart of gold and will be missed greatly.
Mark McDonald
August 09, 2024 | Sunset Beach, NC | Friend
So sorry to hear about Skip
Diane D'Angelo
August 08, 2024 | Other
Nadine I am truly sorry for you and your families loss Know my mom and I are thinking of you Joanne Trottier
Joanne Trottier
August 06, 2024 | Friend
So sorry to hear of cousin Skip´s passing. I have many great memories growing up with him and my brother Mike. As we grew older, our own families took priority and unfortunately we only saw each other at family gatherings. Skip was a great father and husband and will be surely missed by all.
Ed & Barbara Anop
August 04, 2024 | Family
Had great times working with skip at the gc. He would cut greens i would do a full setup. Clean off equipment skip me and simba. Guy hits tee shot off 16, samba takes off like a rocket and brings his ball back to him so he would hit it again so skip and i were laughing our guts out and we both had to go get simba.
John Pont
August 03, 2024 | Friend
You just came by to get a bottle of wine with your wife ya looked great have many stories with working at ledges gc like the sat morning we cleaned up mowers after i did setup he cut greens and simba chased a ball from a tee shot on 16 we both were in stitches when simba brought the ball back to the tee box so the guy could hit it again we ran over to get the dog laughing all the way. It was just another great day with skip always happy never heard a bad thing about him nor ever heard him say...
John pont
August 03, 2024 | Work
We send or deepest condolences to Nadine and your family for your loss of dear Skip. He was truly a wonderful man. He was so good to us. Our little Nyla loved him so much and we appreciated how much he loved her. He will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Gloria & Steve Pratt
August 03, 2024 | Carolina Shores, NC | Neighbor
Sincere condolences to his family and friends. I had the pleasure of knowing Skip as a co worker, mentor but especially as my friend. He represented me for my rating exam, which means he spent a year of his time mentoring me and helping me to prepare.
For this I will be forever thankful to him. Rest in peace my friend.
Carl Marangoudakis
August 02, 2024 | Springfield, MA | Coworker
Worked with him at the Ledges Golf Course. We would cut greens in the morning and then hid in the woods and share stories for a 1/2 hour. Too funny. Great person.
Marc Marinello
August 02, 2024
