Ronald J. Pulcini, 71, of Nazareth, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, after a courageous fight with mesothelioma. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. Ron was a loving husband and “Hon” of his wife, Rita A. (Stampf), and would have celebrated 43 years of marriage on September 26th. Born June 26, 1953, in Easton, he was a son of Amelia (Grucela) Pulcini of Martins Creek and the late Primo Pulcini. Ron was a 1971 graduate of Easton Area High School. Ron enjoyed working as the Lehigh Valley Regional Manager at Elliott-Lewis Corporation for many years. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Nazareth, and former member of St. Rocco’s Roman Catholic Church, Martins Creek. He was a longtime member of Holy Family Sick & Relief Society. Throughout his children's youth, he was very active with the Holy Family Athletic Association and served as a past president. Ron was a patient and compassionate father, coach, and mentor to many.
In addition to his wife and mother, Ron is survived by his children, Marc and wife, Dianna, Matthew and wife, Daniela, and Marissa Kokinda and husband, David; grandchildren, Emilia, Lucia and Zofia; brother, Roger and wife, Sally; sister-in-law, Christine Pulcini; brother-in-law, Frank Stampf III and wife, Kathy; and many nieces and nephews whom he shared good times with. Ron is predeceased by his father and brother, Raymond.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 23rd at 11:00 a.m. in St. Rocco’s Roman Catholic Church, 6658 School Street, Martins Creek. Family and friends may gather Sunday, September 22nd from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Avenue, Martins Creek, and Monday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass in the church. Interment is private. Arrangements are under the direction of Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Online condolences may be offered below.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to Nazareth Area Food Bank, 529 S. Main St., Nazareth, PA 18064 in Ron’s memory.
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