John Tulli Obituary
John Tulli
April 29, 1938 - April 28, 2025
John Tulli, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 28, 2025, at the age of 86.
Born on April 29, 1938, in Mosciano Sant’Angelo, ltaly, John was a man whose life was built on service to others. For 60 plus years, he worked as a skilled and compassionate hairdresser, touching the lives of many clients with his talent and his trademark warmth. John was known not just for his artistry, but for his gift of conversation, always making those around him feel special, loved, and valued.
ln 1962, John married his best friend and the love of his life, Concetta, with whom he shared 62 years of happiness and faith. Together, they raised two children -Anna Maria and Rossana - and created a home full of love and laughter. John's family was his greatest joy, and his role as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather brought him immeasurable fulfillment.
John had a passion for telling stories – stories of his childhood, tales from his years as a young man, and countless humorous anecdotes that always had a way of bringing a smile to anyone who was lucky enough to hear them. A devoted baseball fan, John loved attending games, especially those he shared with his family.
John's faith was central to his life. He was a regular attendee of Adoration and made time for annual retreats with his family at the Malvern Retreat House for over 22 years. His faith guided him in all that he did, and he lived his life with humility, generosity, and love.
He was preceded in death by his father, Vincenzo, mother, Maria (nee Maiorani), brother Michael, and brother Alfonso Tulli. John is survived by his beloved wife, Concetta, his sister Rosina Galiffa, his brother Pete Tulli, his children, Anna Maria (Ron), Rossana (Chris), his four grandchildren, his four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
ln lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, https://www.chop.edu/ or a Children's Hospital of your choice.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, 220 Sproul Road, Broomall, PA 19008, with Visitation to take place from 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. prior to the Mass, followed by Interment at S.S. Peter and Paul, Springfield, PA.
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