Tulio Povaleri Obituary (1925

Mr. Tulio Povaleri, age 85, Deputy, Indiana, entered this life on December 13, 1925 in Lynch, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Alexander and Mary Semeoni Rubago Povaleri. He was raised in Harlan County, Kentucky and attended school there. He later took training at the Powerhouse Engineering School. He resided in Michigan from 1940-1952. He was inducted into the United States Navy on May 3, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan. He rose to the rank of Fireman Second Class during the World War II. He served aboard the USS Reno CL 96 in the South Pacific and was honorably discharged on March 2, 1946 in Seattle, Washington. Tulio was united in marriage on September 29, 1947 in Scottsburg, Indiana, to Mary Lee Bush. This happy union was blessed with four sons and one daughter. Early in life he worked as a coal loader in Harlan County, Kentucky. He moved to Detroit and worked for Briggs Manufacturing until 1952. The family then moved to Deputy, Indiana and began employment with the Charlestown Ammunition Plant from 1952-1956. He then went to work in boiler maintenance and powerhouse operations for Costco Industries in Columbus, Indiana, retiring after 28 years of service. Tulio enjoyed fishing, camping, the Emmaus walk supporter, coaching little league baseball & basketball. He was a devoted husband, dad & granddad. He was a faithful member of the Bethany Baptist Church in deputy for many years serving as Deacon & Sunday School Teacher until 2007 when his health began to fail. He later became a member of the New Harmony Baptist Church near Austin, Indiana. He was instrumental in organizing the Deputy Little League and helped coach for many years. He enjoyed playing softball until he was past the age of 60. He was a very devout Christian and this was displayed in his daily walk in life. Tulio died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 5:05 p.m. at his home in Deputy Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Tulio will be missed by his loving wife of sixty three years, Mary Lee Bush Povaleri of Deputy, Indiana; his loving sons, Vincent Joseph Povaleri & his wife, Gail of Columbus, Indiana, Ronald David "Ronnie" Povaleri & his wife, Becky of Deputy, Indiana, Gary Dean "Deano" Povaleri & his wife, Wanda of Madison, Indiana, Anthony Lee "Tony" Povaleri & his wife, Tina of Deputy, Indiana; his loving daughter, Patricia Ann "Patty" Napier & her husband, Victor of Paris Crossing, Indiana; his loving grandchildren, Otis Joe Povaleri, Julie Marie Clark, Tara Hines, Casey Michelle Povaleri, Adam Joseph Napier, Benjamin David Napier, Danelle Marshall , Brad Povaleri, Andrew Lee Povaleri, Corey Povaleri & Cadie Povaleri; his adoring great grandchildren: Alicia, Samantha, Kyle, Brianna, Skyler, Caylee, Chloe, Conner, Damon & Zachary; several nieces, nephews, & other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Mary Semeoni Rubago Povaleri; his sister, Irene Goodin died, March 12, 2009; his brothers, Joe Rubago, Walter Rubago, and nine infant siblings that died at birth; his nephews, Alex and Andy Goodin; his niece, Karen Rubago Shirak. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., by Pastor Darren Wan and Pastor David Schill at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery near Deputy, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call Saturday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12 Noon until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. SPECIAL SERVICES Full Military Honors will be conducted at the graveside by Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion.. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Jennings County Hospice or the Kidney Foundation or the American Diabetes Association. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Tulio Povaleri, please click here to visit our sympathy store.