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Francis Anthony Fulkerson, 72, of New Castle, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, May 31, 2021, in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mr. Fulkerson was born February 20, 1949, in New Castle, a son of the late Alfred and Lillian (Preisel) Fulkerson. His wife, the former Scheryl Desatnik, whom he married November 29, 1969, passed away just two weeks prior to him on May 15, 2021.
He was a 1967 graduate of New Castle High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Youngstown State University. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy, as a machinist mate during the Vietnam War.
Francis was employed for various companies as a stationary engineer, most recently he worked for NRG, Pittsburgh. He was also a member and instructor for the local Operating Engineers, Local 95, Pittsburgh. He was a “jack of all trades,” and always fixing or working on a project. He also enjoyed brewing beer and fishing. Above all, he cherished the time he was able to be with his family.
He is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Bright, of Bessemer, PA; a son, Eric Fulkerson and his wife, Lauren, of Pulaski; five grandchildren, Kylie and Brandon Bright, and Aiden, Alyssa and Dylan Fulkerson; two sisters, Wanita Reese and Judy Byerly, both of New Castle; and four brothers, Robert Fulkerson and his wife, Linda, of Wilmington, NC, Patrick Fulkerson and his wife. Fran, of Monroeville, PA, Timothy Fulkerson and his significant other, Cindy Davis, and Daniel Fulkerson and his wife, Bonnie, all of New Castle.
In addition to his parents and wife, Francis was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Fulkerson.
Calling hours will be 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday (06/04/2021) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 West Falls St., New Castle. A funeral service will be officiated by Deacon John Carran and Chris Baker, seminarian, of Holy Spirit Parish at 12:30 p.m. Friday, in the funeral home.
Give Francis eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on him forever. Let us find in your Son, comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.