Henry W "Pete" Fulton, Jr.

Henry W “Pete" Fulton, Jr.

September 26, 1934 - April 11, 2024

A quiet observer, Pete did not often share life stories, but when he did, they were remarkable. He sailed through hurricanes. Studied abroad in Mexico at age 16. Earned his varsity letter playing college tennis. Drove a tank in the Army. Practiced law for over 50 years. Served as a Mason and Aspinwall police commissioner. Married his high school sweetheart and raised a family. Never one to seek the limelight, he will be best remembered for his love and devotion for his beloved wife Jane.

Born in Pittsburgh to Henry W. Fulton, Sr. and Isabel Zacharias Fulton, Pete grew up in Highland Park and studied at Fulton School (named after its first principal and his great uncle) and the Kiski School. At Washington and Jefferson College, Pete majored in business and joined the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. After college he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life Barbara (Jane) Jones.  

Pete joined the US Army and was part of the “Hell on Wheels” second armored division. Stationed in Germany, he drove and operated a tank cannon before being transferred to battalion headquarters to work in finance.

Returning to civilian life, he earned his degree from the University of Pittsburgh Law School and then joined Kirkpatrick Lockhart. Several years later, he made partner with Kenney, Stevens, Clark, and Semple and ultimately partnered with others for his own firm at Laubach and Fulton. Pete had clients from many walks of life, including a music composer, an inventor, and the Tin Cup Mining Company. His work with Western mining companies began in the 1960s and continued throughout his career. He later became the counsel for the Refractories Institute in Pittsburgh. 

The frequent business trips to Colorado stimulated an interest in skiing. Pete was also an avid tennis player and golfer, and enjoyed all guys sailing trips with the Fox Chapel Navy. He was a member of the Fox Chapel Racquet Club, and he could frequently be seen practicing his golf swing at nearby McCahill Field.

Pete was also involved in the community and his family of four. He served as a deacon, elder and trustee at Third Presbyterian Church in Shadyside. As a father, Pete was known for building great igloos, trips to the zoo and endless To Do lists. Married for over 66 years, he truly adored and cherished Jane throughout his life.

He leaves four children, Sara Majetich, Henry W. III (Siobhan), Benton (Patricia) and Sam (Chris), six grandchildren and his sister, Elizabeth Brown (James) and two nieces.

Visitation will be held at Weddell-Ajak Funeral Home, 100 Center Avenue, Aspinwall on Friday April 19th from 3:30-6:00pm and a Memorial Service will be held at Third Presbyterian Church, 5701 Fifth Ave in Shadyside on Saturday April 20th at 10:00 a.m. 

In lieu of flowers, please support Third Presbyterian Church in Shadyside. 

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