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Dave Pulsinelli Obituary
LANCASTER: Dave Pulsinelli 59 of Lancaster, Ohio died unexpectedly Friday, October 11, 2013 at Fairfield Medical Center.
He was veteran of the US Coast Guard and a Sr. Loan Originator for Union Savings Bank. He was a member of the American Legion Post #11, 40 et 8, Knights of Columbus Lodge 1016, Loyal Order of Moose 955 and F. O. E. Aries 2120.
Dave is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Maggie (Brian) Bingham and Breanna (fiancé David Imler) Pulsinelli; sisters, Sally (Ken) Rider and Jane Pulsinelli; brother, Joe (Bonnie) Pulsinelli and twin brother, Paul (Misty Connell) Pulsinelli; mother-in-law, Bernice Deime; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ruth Pulsinelli and father-in-law, William Deime.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Monday, October 14, 2013 at 7 pm at the American Legion Post #11. Caring Cremation® has taken place. Friends may visit Monday, October 14, 2013 from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 405 N. COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OHIO 43130.
Memorial gifts may be given to Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 in his memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dave Pulsinelli
October 20, 2013
Joe and Bonnie, Jane and the Pulsinelli family ~ Sending thoughts and prayers and the hope for healing. Always remember his smile and keep it forever living in your mind . . . .
Chris Evener Bing and the Evener family
October 18, 2013
Paul, I know how close twins are, having raised my twin daughters. I can only imagine the loss you are suffering. Just know that Dave was a great, fun-loving, happy man to everyone, as you are also. I will think of both of you often. With sympathy.
Brenda Barney
October 17, 2013
I have always enjoyed my time with the Pulsinelli Family... and I am sorry for your loss ... and I think Dave would appreciate this..."he was better looking than his brother Paul" ... Seriously, my thoughts and prayers are with you ... he was a very good Man and he will be missed by family and friends.
Richard & Alice Pryor
October 16, 2013
Linda, Paul and your families...Alice and I are sooo sorry to have learned of David's passing. Tragic, un-fair, too-soon, and just not right, are not the words that truly desrcibe the thoughts of a brother that was so close to all of our lives. Our heartfelt thoughts are with all of you during these times and our prayers for all of you are in our hearts. God Bless the memories of the parents, their children, and family members who passed. David, was a good man...someone whom we'll always remember. Hoo-rah! The Class of "73"
Cheryl Gerst
October 16, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mag Wright
October 16, 2013
I am deeply sorry to hear about Dave. He was a wonderful, warm, funny, caring person. He got me into my first house when he worked at Fifth Third! Please accept my condolences.
Mike Kilbarger
October 16, 2013
So sorry to hear of David's passing. Please accept my condolences.
October 16, 2013
Linda and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Dave's passing. We just learned about it when we saw it in the paper. Prayers to all
Vic and Lora Cavinee
Steve Bartlett
October 16, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. What a great guy...Dave will be greatly missed!!
Rhonda Judy
October 15, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Diana Eads
October 15, 2013
My deepest sympathy to your entire family at this time of loss. May you be comforted with all the fond memories of your loved one.
Norma Rirchards
October 15, 2013
Sorry for your lost
Cindy Mckee
October 15, 2013
Linda and girls I am so very sorry about your best friend the love of your life and a daddy that in your eyes was the best dad in the world. I can only say Iam so sorry and your in my prayers and ask GOD to help you in this difficult time
Cathy Young
October 14, 2013
May God bless and comfort you. My sincere sympathy to all.
Jim and Belva_ Fox Engineering Tech Services
October 14, 2013
Linda and family,
We met Dave about ten years ago and worked with him on several occasions on a business level. He always seemed to have a good attitude and a great sense of humor. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
October 14, 2013
Linda, The folks at Valley View are deeply saddened by Dave's death. We enjoyed seeing the two of you out here and we will miss him. It is such a shock. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbi
October 14, 2013
Linda,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Robbi (White) Scott
October 14, 2013
Linda and family,
So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack & Yvonne Jeffers
Lancaster
Steve & Trace Ardrey
October 14, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Dave was a wonderful person and we are so fortunate that he was a friend to us as well. He will be greatly missed by all.
Charlotte Deskins
October 14, 2013
Thoughts and prayers for you at this difficult time.
Robin Clark and Melonie Smith
October 14, 2013
To the Pulsinelli family, Losing someone who has been part of your life for so many years is very difficult, May it help to ease the hurt you feel now to know that others care and are thinking of you.memories, laughter and love are the treasure we keep forever. May those memories bring you comfort especially now. Our hearts go out to you in this sad time.
Terry & Carol McCormick (Young)
October 14, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
October 14, 2013
Dear Linda and Family,
So sorry for your loss, Dave was a funny, guy always smiling. He will be missed greatly. May GOD bring you comfort. Love, Roberta & Carlos Rolon
Rita and Rob Romine/Van Evra
October 14, 2013
Linda and family, Rob and I are thinking of you during this difficult time. I'll always remember the huge smiles you two had the last time we saw you...so happy.
Marlanna Hughes
October 14, 2013
Maggie
So sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Traci Fox
October 14, 2013
So Sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
October 13, 2013
10/13/2103~Apologies to Paul and family, We are sorry for the loss of your brother Dave~
We are thinking of you and yours~
Jamie Mast and family~
Catherine Stuck
October 13, 2013
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!! Love to you all!
Tina Holliday
October 13, 2013
My love and prayers to the entire Pulsinelli family. May God wrap you in the comfort of his loving arms. Rest in peace Dave, I miss you already.
Susan O'Hara
October 13, 2013
Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Susan O'Hara
Patrick Keels
October 13, 2013
Dave will be missed Greatly here at the Legion our thoughts and prayers to the family
Marc Churchill
October 13, 2013
I recently enjoyed getting to know Dave when he joined our county golf league. He was a good man with whom I had good conversations with. My thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends. I will miss playing the game of golf with him.
jo and john grant
October 13, 2013
I am so sorry for your lose. I don't know what to say. If any of you need anything I can do for you, please let me know.
Mark & Karla Giesler
October 13, 2013
Linda, Maggie & Bre,
We were saddened to hear of Dave's passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Jackie Collins
October 13, 2013
Linda and family We are so sorry for your loss, Dave was a good friend.
Roy &Jackie (Collins) Vollmer
Paula ( Mock ) Snoke
October 13, 2013
Sally, Paul, Joe and Jane,
So sorry to hear the news. It's especially sad when it's one from the old neighborhood. On behalf of the Mock family, please know our thoughts are with you.
Connie Love
October 13, 2013
Linda and Family, so sorry for your lose. My prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow.
Valerie Smith Cruz
October 13, 2013
Linda, Paul and families,
I am saddened to learn of Dave's unexpected passing. My heart is hurting for all of you. I send you all my prayers and condolences. May God Bless you and keep you.
Jill Ailes
October 13, 2013
I am so very sorry to read this. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the entire Pulsinelli family.
October 13, 2013
Linda, so sorry for your loss our thoughts are with you, your girls and Paul and the rest of the Family, he had a big smile and an even bigger heart. he will be missed by many
Kim and John Sulzmann.
October 13, 2013
Linda & family,
So sorry for your loss...thoughts & prayers to all,
Janice L Siefert & family
Connie Leckrone Dowling
October 13, 2013
Paul, So sorry for the loss of your twin brother. It's hard not to think of you when grieving Dave...you will always be a part of each other...God will see to it that you are reunited one day! Love and prayers to all of the Pulsinelli family
Mary Cullison (Spires)
October 13, 2013
Linda, Bre and Maggie,
I am so sorry for you loss, your family will be in our prayers.
Jeremy VanMeter
October 13, 2013
Linda,
I am so very sorry this has happened. Thinking about you and your family.
October 13, 2013
Linda and Girls,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow. May your memories give you comfort in the coming days. Love you.
Debby(Jenkins) & Gary Peck
Kathy Rexford
October 13, 2013
Bre,
I'm so sorry for your dad's passing. I hope the memories you have of him bring you peace. My prayers and condolences to you and your family....
Barb Swartz Seymour
October 13, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Pulsinelli family at this time.
Tammi & Carl Skidmore
October 13, 2013
R.I.P. my dear friend...
Bill and Sharon Miller
October 13, 2013
Linda and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss! May God grant you and your family with comfort, strength, and peace during this very difficult time.
Teresa Scarpitti
October 13, 2013
So very sorry Linda. Keeping you and your family in prayer.
Pam Stepleton
October 13, 2013
So sorry for your loss, keeping all of you in my prayers. Dave will be greatly missed by all the had the pleasure of knowing him.
Debbie Daniels
October 13, 2013
So sorry for your loss.
Tina & John Smith
October 13, 2013
Linda, Maggie, Bre & family. So sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Beverly Inboden Weber
October 13, 2013
Linda, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family and an extra special prayer for Paul.
Ray Schmidt
October 13, 2013
Linda, I'm so sorry about Dave's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Mykela Wright
October 12, 2013
Linda and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Susan Sarlo
October 12, 2013
Linda,
I'm so sorry and saddened at your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
October 12, 2013
Linda and family, Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time in the coming days. He touched many lives.
Tim & Marylee Uhl
Jacquie Grimes
October 12, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for the Lord to give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
leif kloogh
October 12, 2013
such asad day 4 all of daves friends and family :( ive only known dave 4 about 6 years and never new he had a twin brother till i ran in to paul at the chase bank downtown branch( PAUL) i can say he was one of the good guys very honorable good family man and just loved life i seen dave just a few weeks ago at the speedway where he stopped every morning b4 work it was 850 am we just talked 4 about 10 min he took the time to chat with me as i was filling my gas can 4 my generator then all the sudden it was 9 am i asked him arent u supposed to be at the bank by now daves says to me the bank isnt goen anywhere lol he was such a laid back all around good guy i had no idea that would be the last time i would have pleasure of seeing him again:( rip my dear friend my heart goes out to u and ur loved ones:)thank u 4 bn my friend it was a pleasure dave sadly missed :( see u in heaven some day,, LEIF AND DEBBRA KLOOGH
October 12, 2013
Paul, I am sorry to hear about Dave. My prayers are with you and your family.
Shelia Swartz Standiford
October 12, 2013
Linda and family,
I am sorry to hear about the death of Dave. I went to school with him and we were friends on faceook. My prayers go out to the family
Brian & Kathy Curry
October 12, 2013
Linda, Maggie & Breanna and family,
Brian and I are very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Prayers for the entire family.
Joanne Linton
October 12, 2013
Linda I am so sorry for your loss. you and your family will be in my prayers.
Sarah Quinn
October 12, 2013
Linda, I am so sorry for your loss of Dave. Thinking of you and your family~ love to you all.
Sharon and Tim Milbaugh
October 12, 2013
Paul and family. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all in your time of sorrow. Your neighbors,
Jean Macioci
October 12, 2013
Linda, please extend my sympathy to the entire family. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May God lighten the grief in your hearts and his hand hold yours as you learn to deal with the loss of your dear husband, father and brother.
Jamie McCracken
October 12, 2013
Linda, Bre, and Maggie I am so very sorry for your loss! Sending love and prayers your way.
Teressa Brown
October 12, 2013
Paul,
I am so sorry for the loss of your best friend and brother. May God be with you and your family in this very sad time.
October 12, 2013
Linda, Thinking of you and your family. Keeping you in my prayers....Linda Dufner
October 12, 2013
Linda, So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. We will keep you in our prayers. Barb and Scott Braniff
Teresa Dye
October 12, 2013
So sorry for your loss. To Linda, his daughters and siblings, may God hold you close during this difficult time. He surely will be missed.
Lois Everitt
October 12, 2013
Linda and family, Please accept my condolences. Praying for you and your family during this time.
Donna Moore
October 12, 2013
To Dave's Family ... Just is not right for such a young, handsome, great guy to leave everyone so early! I haven't forgotten what a smart student and real gentleman Dave was in his high school English class. Solid and loyal! Destined to be great at life and family. It is so terrible you have lost him. You have a wonderful legacy to carry on as he wants you to. I am thinking of you at this time. Donna(White) Moore - Dave's high school English teacher.
October 12, 2013
One GREAT MAN, you will be missed by so many, thoughts and prayers to family and friends !!!
Tracey Lee
October 12, 2013
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Dave's passing you and the girls are in my prayers!!!
Marla Cox
October 12, 2013
Linda, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for your entire family
Patricia Blischak
October 12, 2013
Linda and family, sincere condolences to you at this sad time. He was quite a caring person and will be missed in the Lancaster community.
Rush Coen Rogers
October 12, 2013
Linda, You are in my prayers. I literally can not imagine the world without Dave. I am praying for your peace and serenity in these tough times. Love, Rush
Kathy Roshon
October 12, 2013
Linda and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Eddie & Cindi Lamb
October 12, 2013
Linda, our family is sad to hear of Dave's passing. You and your girls are in our thoughts and prayers.
Walt & Jane Ring
October 12, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna Azbell
October 12, 2013
Paul and Family, I didn't know Dave very well but remember him fondly when we both worked for Canteen Food and Vending. He always was in a good mood and always smiling and happy. God bless all of you as you through this sensitive time.
Carla Everly
October 12, 2013
Linda, Brienna & Maggie: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Donna Reid
October 12, 2013
Linda, I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He will be missed . You and your family will be in my prayers .
Ryan Hunt
October 12, 2013
Bri & Linda I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts....
Lisa Young
October 12, 2013
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. You are all in my prayers.
Wendy and David Foucart
October 12, 2013
Praying for strength in this trying time for for all of the family.
Karen Trewartha
October 12, 2013
Linda & Family, My prayers go out to you and your family. Dave was a great friend and will be missed by all that knew and loved him. Rest in peace my friend.
Lisa Hall
October 12, 2013
Linda,so sorry to hear about Dave. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sherry Oatney
October 12, 2013
Linda, Bre & Maggie, Mike & I were so shocked and saddened to hear about Dave. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Know that our memories of Dave will always be with smiles. Our love to you. Mike & Sherry
PAM TIGNER
October 12, 2013
PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY FOR THE FAMILY.
Robyn Deal Dave Foraker
October 12, 2013
We are so sad to hear of Dave's passing. He will be
missed greatly. We really enjoyed having him join us on our bike runs this past year, and the class reunion committee won't be the same without him. Our hearts go out to you, Linda, and your family.
Carol Nicolia
October 12, 2013
Dearest Linda and girls..was shocked to hear of your loss..May God be with you and your families. I always enjoyed joking with Dave..you have my deepest, heartfelt, sympathy. May he rest in eternal peace. Love you .
Lisa Thompson
October 12, 2013
Linda, I'm so very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Praying and thinking of you, Breanna and Maggie. Give the girls my condolences.
Tim Nungesser
October 12, 2013
So sorry to hear of the loss of Dave. Linda, children, grand-children, siblings (especially Paul) and all other family members, I wish God's comforting love and blessings during this time of extreme loss and sadness.
Sherry Oatney
October 12, 2013
Linda, Bre, & Maggie, we were so shocked and saddened to hear about Dave. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Memories of Dave will always leave us smiling. Our love to you.
Sherry & Mike
Tom Woodgeard
October 12, 2013
What a great guy Dave was. Always smiling!
October 12, 2013
Sorry to hear of Dave's passing my Prayers are with your family. God Bless
Scott Sims
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