Robert Puhalla

Date of Death: June 23, 2022

Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services

Sunday 6/26, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services

Sunday 6/26, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

1409 Pennsylvania Avenue

MONACA, PA 15061

Monday 6/27, 10:00 am

St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery

Monday 6/27

Robert (Bob) Puhalla, 78 of Monaca, husband of Sharlene (Stoll) Puhalla passed away on Thursday, June 23 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Bob was born in Monaca and was a son of the late William V and Anna E. (Olenick) Puhalla. He earned a B.S in Physics from Geneva College and went on to become a Civil Engineer working for the Michael Baker Corp for nearly 43 years. Bob was an avid bowler for many years and enjoyed playing basketball, golfing & jogging while he was able along with watching his sons and grandchildren’s sports and music events. He was preceded in death by two brothers Leslie and Frank Puhalla and two sisters Cecelia Grossman and Rita Peroli. Bob is survived by two brothers Bill (Francis) and Rudy (Emily) Puhalla along with one sister Emma (Nick) Maravich and many nieces and nephews. Bob was a member of St John the Baptist Parish in Monaca. He is a devoted father of two sons Robert (Heather McMahon) and David (Beth Frazzini) and five grandchildren Roberta Frazzini, Shane Puhalla, Sienna, Luke and Ada Puhalla and one great-grand child John Milligan. A public visitation will be held on Sunday, June 26th from 1 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. at Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, PA where prayers will be offered on Monday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at Mary, Queen of Saints Parish (St John the Baptist Church), Monaca. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.
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I miss you Uncle Bob. I hope you are in peace and with all your family. We all love you. Till we meet again❤️

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I worked with him for years at Michael Baker. Such a great guy and role model.

I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's death. He was always such a good friend and I enjoyed talking to him about our 50's collection. I hope he enjoyed the Doo Wop tape I sent him. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

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Sorry for your loss. I grew up with Bill and Rudy but knew Bob also. I saw the two of you in church often.

Sharlene- I am so very sorry for your loss. You all have my deepest sympathies.

Sharlene, thinking of you during this time of sorrow. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Uncle Bob was always a pleasure to be around. He always had time to share his views, life stories, interests and talk sports. He was polite, cheerful and always a gentleman. We NEVER heard him use foul or hateful language. There are so many bad, selfish and uncaring people these days; he was NOT one of them. He will be missed by all.

My heart is so heavy today. Such a great man I don’t even know where to start with the memories. But I’ll always remember the basketball games at Bernadine’s and you always being there for me. Much love and prayers Jim Egger

To a very special family I've always remembered and kept in my heart. I'm so sorry for your loss. Will keep you all in my prayers and heart. Wish I could be there with you all. I am in spirit. Love you all always. Karen (VanMeter) Stine You two gave me my first babysitting job. I felt so lucky that you trusted me with your sons, Bobby and David. It started off babysitting for my sister Debbie.

You will always be remembered, Uncle Bob, as a loving, kind man with a great sense of humor. Bill and I will miss you! Our love - Denise & Bill Klein

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Dear Puhalla family, we are truly sorry for the loss of your beloved father. May you find solace in knowing that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Dear Aunt Charlene, My deepest sympathies for your loss. Uncle Bob was such a nice man. I truly enjoyed all the times I would see him and talk. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Sherri

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