Ratko "Rocky" Pusic, Sr

Austintown - Ratko "Rocky" Pusic, Sr., 58, of Austintown, died Monday, September 22, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. Ratko was born March 8, 1950 in Yugoslavia, a son of Novak and Radojka Pusic Gajic. Ratko came to the United States when he was 16 and resided in Warren for 10 years and then moved to Austintown 32 years ago. He was employed by General Motors for 30 years, retiring in 1998. Ratko enjoyed woodworking. He leaves his wife, the former Karen Profilovich, whom he married February 13, 1972; his two sons, Rajko Pusic of Tega Cay, SC and Ratko Pusic, Jr. of Austintown; a daughter, Sophie (fiancé, Robert Cox) Pusic of Austintown; a grandson, Mason Robert Cox; a sister, Nevenka Radujkovic of Warren; and a brother, Pantelija Gajic of Europe. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Boro Gajic. There will be no calling hours or services. Arrangements are being handled by the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home in Struthers. Please visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.

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