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BERT FURIOLI

Bert Franklin Furioli, 84, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Monday, December 10, 2018 at Valley Haven Geriatric Center in Beech Bottom, WV.

Born on January 18, 1934 in Wellsburg, WV a son of the late Bert D. and Sara Mae (McPherson) Furioli. In addition to his parents, Bert, is preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Ann Furioli and his brother, William D. “Bill” Furioli.

Bert graduated from Wellsburg High School in 1953 and went on to serve in the Marine Corps. during the Korean War. He retired from Koppers Industries where he worked as a lab chief. Bert was a life long member of the Wellsburg United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of the Loyal Order of Moose #1564, and the American Legion in Wellsburg, WV Post #34.

Bert is survived by the love of his life, Marilyn “Mary Lou” (McCombs) Furioli, whom he married on June 11, 1955; together they have four devoted children, Bert Reid Furioli of Wheeling, WV, Kirk Steven Furioli, and Lisa Furioli (Daniel) Diserio both of Wellsburg, WV, and Christina Furioli of Orlando, FL; five grandchildren, Kirk Anthony Furioli, Erika Lynne (Sam) Mack, Anthony Ryan McArthur, Katie Elizabeth and Daniel William Diserio; one great granddaughter on the way; his sister, Mary Lou Lazear of Wellsburg, WV, and his sister-in-law, Helen Furioli along with several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. at the Mullenbach Funeral Home, 669 Main St., Follansbee, WV and again on Friday, December 14 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral services at 11 a.m. with the Pastor Timothy Kelly officiating.

Interment will follow in Brooke Cemetery in Wellsburg, WV.

Full military honors will be conducted by the Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad.

Condolences may be sent to www.mullenbachfh.com.