Albert "Terry" Kulics

Poland- Albert "Terry" Kulics, 81, died peacefully on Friday evening, August 9, 2024, at Hospice of the Valley's Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

Albert, fondly known as "Terry," was born September 13, 1942 in Lorain, Ohio, a son of Albert and Delores "Dee" Dukovich Kulics.

A graduate of Lorain Admiral King High School, Terry continued his education at Baldwin Wallace College, where he received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology and participated as a multi-sport student-athlete. Driven by his passion for knowledge, he went on to achieve a Ph.D. in Neurobiology from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Kulics' fulfilling career began as a professor and scientist/researcher for the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM) for two decades. Subsequently, he established and operated DataPharm, a venture dedicated to clinical trials research, for an additional decade until his retirement. Even in retirement, Terry's dedication to education and learning endured as he continued to work part-time as an instructor for Kent State University.

Terry took immense pride in his heritage, finding joy in upholding and celebrating the Serbian traditions and music. As an active member of the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church in Youngstown, Terry devoted his talents to leading the church's choir for numerous years. Additionally, he was a member of Tsar Lazar Serbian Male Choir based out of Pittsburgh and enjoyed playing the bugarija and singing tamburica music.

Terry leaves behind a legacy of love and commitment to his faith, family, and community. He will be missed by his devoted wife of 55 years, the former Phyllis Kosanovich; daughter, Jennifer (Leigh) Kulics of Kent; granddaughters, Danica and Lilah Kulics; sister, Denise Evanovich of Warren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Kulics and brother-in-law, Peter "Peppy" Kosanovich.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, 270 N. Main St., Poland and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 39 Laird Ave., Youngstown, where a funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Private interment for the immediate family will be at St. Sava Cemetery in Pittsburgh.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 39 Laird Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509.

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