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Nick PUSTA Obituary

PUSTA, Nick Jr.

our loving father, 91, passed away peacefully, late Wednesday

evening Novem-

ber 23, 2016 at Suncoast Hospice in Pinellas Park. Dad was a real Yankee Doodle Dandy, born on the 4th of July, 1925 in Monaville, WV. He moved to St. Petersburg in 1973 after residing in Monroe, CT for 20 years. He was a Combat Veteran of WWII in the Pacific Theater. Nick was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, who worked as a mechanical engineer throughout his career. He retired to Brooksville, FL for 19 years where he enjoyed hunting, shooting, watching Lawrence Welk on PBS and the local sports teams on TV with his loving wife of 61 years, Edith. Nick and Edith were very active in their church and choir before relocating back to St. Pete Beach in recent years. Edith passed away four years ago. Nick is survived by his three children, Nick, Judy, Becky; his son-in-law, Steve; grandchildren, Stephen, Celeste, Krista, Erica; and companion, Joan Schuster. The family would like to thank Suncoast Hospice for all that they do. The final arrangements are being scheduled through the R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home. Please contact them for details: 49th Street No./727-527-1177

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Nov. 27, 2016.

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Rochelle Kober

November 30, 2016

Ah, Nick. He sounds like a fun-loving, kind gentleman. Good thoughts to you. Wish I had known him.

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Diane Schietinger

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November 30, 2016

To the Pusta Clan,

With the passing of Uncle Nick,Auntie Edie,Miclos Bachi,and Rica Nainee.
I feel so blessed to have know your family with it's traditions and values,warmth and love. Helps guide me through my life to this day.

The last time seeing Uncle Nick he serenaded your mom and me with Bing Crosby and made us melt.I just jetted out uncontrollable tears of joy. He would say Frank Sinatra not so hottra.

I'll hold on to his big strong hug forever.
Love and God bless,Diane (Tirnadi) Schietinger

Tracy & Addison Horrell

November 29, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Nick. Your father was a fine man he will be missed! God Bless!

Tony Molinaro

November 27, 2016

Nick , I am very sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. He was a great guy and my Uncle Harry always loved spending time with him and the family. The Hunting memories are very special to everyone. I hope you and yours are well, I send all my thoughts and love your way in this time of loss. Love ya , Tony

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