Robert G. "Babe" Pugliese

Robert G. “Babe” Pugliese, 79, formerly of Sarver, passed away unexpectedly, one day before his 80^th birthday,  Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. He was born April 4, 1944 in Harrison Township to the late Joseph P. and Frances (Mochanski) Pugliese. Babe lived most of his life in Tarentum and Sarver and the past 16 years in Delmont. He was a Union Laborer for Easley & Rivers, Construction Co. in Monroeville. He was a member of the Construction Union, Pittsburgh and a 1962 graduate of Har Brack High School. Babe enjoyed playing cards, Bocce and traveling. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. 

            Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Jo (Robert Sean) Spaniel, of Vandergrift and granddaughter Rachael E. Spaniel, of Vandergrift. Also surviving is his companion with whom he resided the past 17 years, Carol A. Ensley and brother Joseph P. Pugliese, of New Kensington. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Shirley Ann (Pollick) Pugliese in 2006; sister Stella Thickey and sister-in-law Renee L. Pugliese, March 26,2024.

            Visitation Monday from 3-7PM with a blessing service at 5PM in Duster Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Lower Burrell. Family suggests contributions to Orphans of the Storm, Kittanning. VISIT: dusterfh.com