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EUGENE C. PUPILLI
1930 - 2019
EUGENE C. PUPILLI
1930 - 2019
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EUGENE PUPILLI Obituary
Age 88, of Plum Boro, passed away on March 24, 2019. He was born on December 29, 1930. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn Slosky Pupilli of 62 years; loving father of Mark (Carol) Pupilli, David Pupilli; grandfather of Kris (Tara) Pupilli of Raleigh, NC, Luke, Collin, David and the late Kristin Pupilli; great-grandfather of Elias of Raleigh, NC; brother of the late Delores Braddock. Eugene was born in Belle Vernon and graduated with degrees from Duquesne University, including a Master's Degree. He was a professional musician and even played with the infamous Rat Pack. For over 25 years he was the band director for Churchill High School and was also their golf coach. He enjoyed his work, music, football, his students, and most importantly, his family. He was a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army, serving in Korea from 1952-1953; he was a member of the 9th Core Artillery as well as the 937 Artillery Battalion. A funeral service with full military honors will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on April 18, 2019, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to a charity of one's choice. Professional Services by D'ALESSANDRO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., Lawrenceville.
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April 24, 2019
Rest In Peace, Mr. Pupilli.
You taught me self confidence and made me strong. You believed in me and made me a leader. I'll always remember you and how you shaped my life.
God bless, and thank you.
Bill Bean
Marysville, Ohio
Class of 1965
Bert Weiss
April 19, 2019
I'm so sorry I never got to tell him this. Mr. Pupili was the teacher who taught me the most important lessons I learned in High School. He assigned me to play the bass drum in the marching band. That meant I was in charge of the tempo. If I spaced out and slowed down the other 79 band members would follow me. I learned to focus and do the job well.
Bert Weiss
April 19, 2019
I'm so sorry I never got to tell him this. Mr. Pupili was the teacher who taught me the most important lessons I learned in High School. He assigned me to play the bass drum in the marching band. That meant I was in charge of the tempo. If I spaced out and slowed down the other band members would follow me. I learned to focus and do the job well.
Bert Weiss
April 19, 2019
I'm so sorry I didn't get to say this to him, but he was the teacher who meant the most to me. He put me on the bass drum, which meant I was the one who set the tempo for the band. If I spaced out and slowed down the other 79 members would follow me there. I learned to focus and do the job well. No other lesson I learned in High School was as important to me.
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Andrew Plack
April 15, 2019
He taught me to play the tuba when I was at Shaffer Elementary, and changed the whole trajectory of my life. I wonder how many other lives he improved by being the patient and talented musician and teacher that he was. R.I.P., Mr. Pupilli.
Phil Glasser
April 15, 2019
I remember Mr. Pupilli as the band director at Churchill Area High School. I was class of 1966 but not in the band. I got a chance to know him better after graduation through another faculty member, the late John McCormick. Gene was an affable and energetic teacher and lived life the same way outside the school. I did not know about his military service in combat in Korea. Thank you, sir, for your years in music education and for your service to our country. May you Rest In Peace.
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