January 01, 1970
John Paul Latulippe, 38, formerly of New Castle, currently of Shaler, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 30, 2011. His life was an inspiration and blessing to all through his dedication to helping others. He lived the faith in his everyday kindness and goodwill. He will be missed by his wife, Leslie (Long); his parents, George and Dianne (Freiland); his sister, Marie; and his family and friends. He graduated from North Catholic High School and Penn State University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked at IDL Worldwide as an estimator. He spent 17 years lending his myriad of skills to Project Hope, which rebuilds and repairs homes for the poor in the Appalachian region of Kentucky. He always made himself available to friends and family to help in any way he could. His spirit, passion, faith, humor and soul were an inspiration to everyone he met. Please join us to celebrate the life of this incredibly decent man from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the T.B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. A Catholic Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Sebastian Parish, 311 Siebert Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John Paul Latulippe Scholarship Fund, c/o North Catholic High School, 1400 Troy Hill Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
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John was always a calm person, always ready to lend a hand in a positive direction. Whenever he made a statement it was with thought and caring. He could break down something which seem complex and make it simple. He was a genuine man who took pride in all he did. I was so happy for him when Leslie came into his life. She was the bubbly and exhuberant person that made him smile. I can see him smiling when they were together, the way his lips just curled at the ends, and his eyes would light up at her presence. It was fun to see them in love and become a family. How luck they were to find a special someone. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to Leslie and John’s family. We were blessed to have known John. We do not realize the gift we have in front of us until it is taken away. Thank you John for being a friend, co-worker and someone I looked up to. I am sure you are in a happier place; but we will miss your presence among us.
Gloria Mele