James W. Zunic Belle Vernon
James W. Zunic, 65, of Lynnwood, Belle Vernon, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. A son of the late John and Edna Albright Zunic, he was born in Brownsville on Feb. 18, 1953. Residing most of his adult life in Belle Vernon, Jim was a member of I.B.E.W., Local 5 Union, retiring in 2014 after 30 years as an electrician. He previously worked at the Clairton plant of U.S. Steel for 10 years. Jimmy enjoyed talking electrical matters with his son, visiting Anna Marie Island with his wife Lorraine and the I.B.E.W. retirement club. An avid Pirates fan, the highlight of his life was his two granddaughters. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Lorraine Bridge Zunic, one daughter and son-in-law, Lynnsi and Dustin Premoshis of Monessen, and a son, Jesse Zunic, also of Monessen; a sister and two brothers-in-law, Patty and Randy Burnsworth and Joseph Bridge, all of Belle Vernon; a brother and three sisters-in-law, John and Sharon Zunic of Belle Vernon, Mary Joe Popp of Rostraver Township and Genevieve Bridge of Belle Vernon; two grandchildren, Alivia and Molly Premoshis; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Zunic; and three brothers-in-law, Gene Popp, DJ Bridge, and Michael Bridge. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300, www.FergusonFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com. Funeral services will be in the funeral home at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, with Rev. Beverly Gross officiating.
