JOHN J. TULAK, age 78; beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Simon) for 49 years; loving father of Karen LaPorta (Scott), John (Michelle), Joseph (Kathleen) and Kristen; devoted grandfather of Megan, Johnny, Joey, Brandon and Jeffrey; brother of Jim; U.S. Army Veteran. Mass of Christian Burial St. Francis De Sales Church Friday, January 9, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), THURSDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M.