PUSTA, Nick Jr.our loving father, 91, passed away peacefully, late Wednesday evening Novem-ber 23, 2016 at Suncoast Hospice in Pinellas Park. Dad was a real Yankee Doodle Dandy, born on the 4th of July, 1925 in Monaville, WV. He moved to St. Petersburg in 1973 after residing in Monroe, CT for 20 years. He was a Combat Veteran of WWII in the Pacific Theater. Nick was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, who worked as a mechanical engineer throughout his career. He retired to Brooksville, FL for 19 years where he enjoyed hunting, shooting, watching Lawrence Welk on PBS and the local sports teams on TV with his loving wife of 61 years, Edith. Nick and Edith were very active in their church and choir before relocating back to St. Pete Beach in recent years. Edith passed away four years ago. Nick is survived by his three children, Nick, Judy, Becky; his son-in-law, Steve; grandchildren, Stephen, Celeste, Krista, Erica; and companion, Joan Schuster. The family would like to thank Suncoast Hospice for all that they do. The final arrangements are being scheduled through the R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home. Please contact them for details: 49th Street No./727-527-1177