George Paul Povelitis
January 15, 1929 – March 29, 2025
Peacefully passed away on Saturday morning March 29th in St. Petersburg, Florida at the age of 96.

Born in Aliquippa Pennsylvania to John G. and Alice T. Povelitis, George grew up with his older sister Isabel and older brother John. He attended Hopewell High School and enjoyed playing football and playing the piano at the rallies. After graduation he enlisted in the US Air Force where he proudly served his country as a SSgt at Walker AFB, Roswell, New Mexico. He married his sweetheart in 1957 and started their family. He was employed by J&L (Jones and Laughlin) Steel of Aliquippa where he worked as a foreman in the tin mill. He and his wife Phyllis (deceased 2005) found their place in the sun when they retired to St. Petersburg, Florida in 1982. They were active members of the St. Petersburg Elks Lodge #1224 where they made many longtime friends. He will always be remembered for his love of music and his amazing singing voice. He also enjoyed playing the piano and accordion.

George was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis of 49 years. He is survived by his children, George M. Povelitis (Debra, deceased) of Rochester, PA, Carol Bressler, (Joel) of Seminole, FL, Nancy Francani (Dino, Sr. deceased) of Palm Harbor; Grandchildren, Kaleigh Josephs of Beaver Falls, PA, Dino Francani, Jr. of Palm Harbor, FL, Laci Dionisio of Beaver, PA, Corissa Pizzella of Rochester, PA, Great grandchildren Hannah, Abbie, Justyn, Tyler, Aylin and Colin all of Pennsylvania and leaves behind many nieces and nephews that he dearly loved.

Friends and family will be welcome for visitation on Tuesday, April 15th
at DeGusipe Funeral Home, from 6-8PM
3530 49th Street, N,
St. Petersburg, Florida 33710


A funeral mass will be held at 9:30AM Wednesday, April 16th at
Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle (Cathedral)
5815 5th Avenue N, St. Petersburg, Florida

Followed by a procession to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
5233 118th Avenue N, Clearwater, FL 33760

An Elks Service will be held at noon with a reception to follow:
2675 66th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710