Matthew &quot;Pope&quot; Kuzmich, Jr. obituary

Matthew "Pope" Kuzmich, Jr.

2/6/1929 - 6/1/2018

Obituary For Matthew "Pope" Kuzmich, Jr.

Matthew Kuzmich, Jr., 89, of Wintersville, OH passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 at Valley Hospice Care Center. He was born in East Liverpool, OH on February 6, 1929 a son of the late Matthew and Mary Kurty Kuzmich. Matthew was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, P.N.A. and a former Boy Scout Leader. He enjoyed working with the St. Vincent de Paul Society and loved hunting and fishing. He retired from Kroger Corporation as a Meat Cutter. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mary A. Vranesevich Kuzmich in 1995; brothers Bill and John Kuzmich and sister Frances Spanovich and his dear dog “Jack”. Survived by his beloved friend Josephine Omaits of Smithfield, OH; sons Matthew (Jinny) Kuzmich III of San Jose, CA, William (Kristin) Kuzmich of Wintersville and Mark Kuzmich of Steubenville; daughters Carol (Tom) Bell of Steubenville, Janet (Ryan) Nolan of Steubenville and Mary Ann (James) Fickes of New Philadelphia, OH; ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren to whom he was known as "Pope" and his brother Leonard Kuzmich of Florida. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH on Monday 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Friends may also call on Tuesday at funeral home from 9 A.M. until time of Funeral Liturgy with Mass, 10A.M. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Gossett officiating. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Vigil services Monday 3:45 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to: United Mitocondrial Disease Foundation, 8085 Saltsburg Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15239. The family would like to thank the Lancia Villa Royale and Valley Hospice for the exceptional care provided.

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09/03/2024

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A RAYS OF SUMMER SUNSHINE was sent on June 2, 2018Thanks, dad. We've missed you for a long time. But we know the love was always there. Matt, Jinny, and Alex
09/03/2024

Velma Hare

Sorry to hear this, remembering a very nice man
09/03/2024

Carol-daughter

Your love will always be in my heart ❤️ you will be miss so much. I love you dad.
09/03/2024

Lynn Sunseri

Carol:So sorry to hear about your loss.... I remember living across the street and visiting him and your mom.... Sympathies... Lynn Sunseri
09/03/2024

Elane Renzelli

I had the privilege of working with Matt in St. Vincent De Paul. He was a very caring individual, always treating everyone with respect and kindness. We have pictures of him at our summer picnics at Sam and Marilyn Rotella's house, smiling and enjoying our "down" times together. We who knew him as a Vinnie will surely miss him but we know St. Vincent himself welcomed Matt home.Elane Renzelli
09/03/2024

George Bell JR

Love you Pope. Love The Bells George, Sarah, Lola, and Lily.
09/03/2024

Philip & Linda Hoschar

Matt, I remember your Dad with gratitude for fond childhood memories that have lasted a lifetime, especially the late 1950's trip that we took with him to Gettysburg and Washington D.C. Sending you and your family our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
09/03/2024

Cindy Kuzmich Powell

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. He was a sweet and caring man. Uncle Jr will be missed.
09/03/2024

K

I am so very sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in God's sure promise of a resurrection as set forth in the Bible. (Acts 24:15; John 5:28,29) Those who are raised to life will have the prospect of never again being subject to misery, sickness, or death. (Revelation 21:4) I hope that reflecting on these thoughts will give you some relief during this difficult time.