George M. “Gabby or Buddy” Fullerton Jr., age 88, a 67 plus year resident of Trafford, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in the Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.  George was born on October 6, 1937 in Wilkinsburg the son of the late George M. Fullerton Sr. and Grace (Gallery) Fullerton. George was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years Rose Ann (Landini) Fullerton who passed in 2019.He was preceded by his younger sister Elizabeth “Betty” Rhine. George was a graduate of Turtle Creek High School and had many lifelong friends from Turtle Creek.  He proudly served in the US Navy as an Electricians Mate and proudly served on the USS Iowa (BB-61) and the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42) during the Korean War.  He worked for Westinghouse Electric Corp. in East Pittsburgh and then retired from the IBEW Local 5 as an electrician.  George is survived by his children Donna Paladin (Gary), Michael Fullerton (Cheryl), Scott Fullerton (Emily) and Beth Werksman (Steve); his 13 grandchildren Jason (Jodi), Joshua (Ariel), Caleb (Sarah), Jamie, Nathan (Christe), Joel (Faith), Samuel (Kristian) Savannah (Stephen), Syndi ( Conner), Samantha, Zach (Kayla), Carissa and Gracie; his 11 great-grandchildren Liberty, Adelayde, Charlotte, Damon, Vaughan, Savo, Lana, Tessa, Roman, Asher and Emilia. George was an avid Golfer and could be seen at one of the many Golf courses in the area or down in Myrtle Beach golfing with Rich, Dan and Don. Later in life George and Rose traveled to the USS Iowa (BB-61) reunions held once a year across the United States reuniting with old shipmates and meeting recent shipmates as well. George collected pins from each of these trips to document their travels. George and Rose loved to travel, visiting new cities. Friends will be received on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 2-6 PM in the John M. Dobrinick Funeral Home Inc, 702 7th St. (State Rt. 130) Trafford 412-372-3111.  A funeral service will be held at the conclusion of visitation at 6 PM in the funeral home followed by   Military Honors by the US Navy.  Interment will be private.  www.DobrinickFHInc.com