Anthony V. Cugini

Anthony Vincent Cugini, 54, of Upper St. Clair, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. He was the beloved and wonderful husband for 27 years of Julianne (Zehnder) Cugini; loving father of Annamarie, Angela, Julia (Scheller), Anthony Jr. and Mary; nurturing grandfather of Emily and Caroline Scheller; devoted son of Rita (Rondinelli) Cugini and the late Vincent Cugini; son-in-law of Robert and Connie Zehnder; caring brother of Rocco (Sue) Cugini; uncle of Christina Graswick, Danielle DeRose, Vincent Cugini, Robert Cugini and Christopher Cugini; nephew of Reno and Fulvia Rondinelli; cousin of Patrick, John Pierre, Louis, Tizzie (Rankin) and many other cousins, aunts, uncles and family members. He was a brilliant researcher, scientist, teacher, volunteer and faith-filled man. He loved to spend time with his family, read, take walks, get cups of coffee, go on family vacations and chat on the phone with his children. He had a great sense of humor and saw a solution to every problem. Anthony worked for the Department of Energy for 26 years and rose to the position of director. Through his work, he was able to reach out to many people and laboratories in numerous countries all over the world. He received his undergraduate, master's and doctorate degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He spent countless hours volunteering. He loved coaching his children's sports teams, camping with the Boy Scouts, working at the St. Louise Fish Fry, judging the High School Science Bowl, managing the food bank at St. Raphael and mentoring at Holy Family. He will be missed terribly by his family and friends, but because of all his kindnesses will live forever in our hearts. Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends and family are welcome from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, 724-941-3211. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Louise de Marillac Church. Everyone meet at church. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Donations in memory of Anthony may be made to Holy Family Institute, 8235 Ohio River Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Please add or view tributes at http://www.beinhauer.com.