Anthony George Pugh

Anthony George Pugh born February 23, 1972 passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 28, 2017. Anthony was a kind hearted gentle giant that loved his family and friends. He was die hard Cleveland Browns fan, for better or worse. During his youth, he was Boy Scout and worked at Seven Ranges during his high school years. Anthony fell in love with the open road and driving semi trucks. He recently became an owner operator and loved to tease his family during the cold winter days of Ohio when he was traveling in a warm climate states. Anthony is proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents, George and Esther Pugh, maternal grandparents Antonio and Elizabeth Santabarbara and beloved Aunt Susan Santabarbara. He is survived by his parents, Don and Maria Pugh, sister Bridget (Steven) Dillon, brother David (Amy) Pugh and brother Don (Liz) Pugh II, Godparents, Russell and Esther Pugh, cousins Russell Pugh Jr. and Melanie Pugh and nieces and nephews, Michael Dillon, Emma Krantz, Ashton Pugh, Nathalin Pugh, Seth Pugh, Skylar Pugh, Joseph Dillon and Maggie Pugh among many other aunts, uncles and cousins. A Celebration of Anthony's life will be held at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon on Friday, February 03, 2017 at 7p.m. The family will receive friends from 4pm until the time of the service. Donations in Anthony's memory can be made to the Boy Scouts of America. Burial will take place at a later date. www.paquelet.com Paquelet Funeral Home & Crematory – 330-833-3222