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Rosario Puliafico Obituary

PULIAFICO, Rosario "George" Of Framingham, Dec. 9, 2008. Beloved husband of 58 years of Julia E. (Gnerre) Puliafico. Devoted father of George Puliafico and wife Dawn of Ashland, Jane Healy and husband Michael of Maple Glen, PA, Judy Spencer and husband Roy of Millersville, MD and Joan Lyons and husband Richard of Portsmouth, NH. Beloved brother of Francis Puliafico and wife Cindy of Westborough, Rose Imperato and Lee Puliafico both of Spring Hill, FL and Pamela Dextraudeur of South Barre. Loving grandfather of Gina Healy, Christopher Healy, Tricia Blackman and husband Damon, Caroline Spencer, Daniel Lyons, Christina Lyons and George Puliafico and many nieces and nephews. Also brother of the late Mary Puliafico. Funeral Mass on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in St. George's Church, 74 School St., Framingham (Saxonville). Relatives and friends kindly invited to attend. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Edgell Grove Cemetery, Framingham. Calling hours at the Eugene J. McCarthy and Sons Funeral Home, 11 Lincoln St., FRAMINGHAM on Friday Dec. 12, 2008 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to St. Patrick's Manor, 863 Central St., Framingham, MA 01701. U.S. Navy Veteran World War II. Late Past Grand Knight and Treasurer, Knights of Columbus, Coeur de Leon Council #87, Framingham, Past Faithful Navigator of Edward F. McSweeney General Assembly. For directions go to [email protected]

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 11, 2008.

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Rosanne (Masi) Morissette

January 7, 2009

Dear Julie and Family -- I was so sorry to learn of the death of "Sauro." As I read his obituary, I could see that he truly was a remarkable man, someone who accomplished so much and gave so much to his family and community. I always enjoyed seeing him (and, you, Julie, as well) at different events over the years and talking with him. He was always so animated and enthusiastic. May his love for all of you live on forever in your hearts!

Mike Casey

December 25, 2008

Mr. Puliafico,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II-especially at D-Day in Europe and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anthony Pizza

December 20, 2008

Our deepest condolscenes to the Puliafico family.

Gina

December 16, 2008

Dear Grammy,
Grampy was the best role model second to you that I could have ever asked for. I am blessed to have known him for as long as I did and to have the two of you show me what true love meant and how important finding that is in one's life. I still say a prayer to him every night and I will continue to do so. I will miss him and I will always keep him in my heart.

Love,
Gina

Anna Marie (Jackson) Mankin

December 14, 2008

Julie and Family, My deepest sympathy for your loss. George was my Godfather and I have always loved him dearly. He was a good man and will be missed by all. Bless you all.

Steve Nelson

December 14, 2008

Uncle George was a inspiration to me. Devoted to family and friends, he was hardworking, helpful and always learning. George was an example and model for the Great Generation and to me.

Susan Cavalieri

December 12, 2008

Auntie Julia and all, I hope the memories of a beautiful life together will bring you comfort over time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Willa "Woo" Sweeney

December 12, 2008

Judy,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry. Woo

Dawn Puliafico

December 11, 2008

You couldn’t ask for a better Grampy. I’m so glad that Georgie had the opportunity to live so close to and be so close with his Massachusetts grandparents. When Grampy discovered that the grandkids were train lovers, he didn’t just set up a simple track in his basement. He set up three levels of track, whistles, bells, real smoking engines, a town, reverse and forward switching, and multiple trains from the attic -- hours of fun for the kids!! Walks to McDonalds for lunch with Grampy, playing with trains, “walk and see more” when Georgie was a baby, helping make wine, building a kayak out of birch bark that really floated, having you come to his baseball games, playing his first 18-hole golf course with you, traveling together in Sicily, laughing at the “ziti” order. So many memories of Grampy who could build, wire, fix, and rig up anything you needed.

Dona Blackman

December 11, 2008

My deepest condolscenses to the Puliafico family. May your fondest memories of George and the love, thoughts and prayers from those who love each of you help during this difficult time.

Peter Leasca

December 11, 2008

Puliafico Family,
We send our condolances. George was an honorable person with great qualities. He was dedicated to his veteran brothers of WW II and the LST he sailed on. He will be missed and remembered by all his friends and members of the Amphibious Veterans of MA where he served as an officer for many years.

Arthur and Lorraine DelPrete

December 11, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Howard Rouse

December 11, 2008

Julie & family, Time passed slowly and sadly praying for George's recovery and he will be sorely missed by all. Our Amphib Vets meetings were a pleasure with his attendance. His return home after Normandy, et al, was miraculous but the Lord had other plans for George, that he carried out, as seen by his obituary. The golfing was his own idea. God bless your family and rest well in eternity. Howie (ex-Navy WW2)

Paul Nelson

December 11, 2008

In loving memory of a brave D-Day veteran and a first class family man. Uncle George was wonderful to everyone he met. He always had a smile and a hand to lend. To many fond memories of him to list here. We miss you Uncle George.

JOHN DITULLIO

December 11, 2008

I have worked with George for afew years.He was always a gentle-man in the work force.He taught me a lot.Very sorry for his passing.I have thought of him often.Slim and George where great friends.

Jennie Maroney

December 10, 2008

George was a gentle and good man. His friends and family will miss him. God bless you, George.

Jennie Maroney
Framingham, MA

Stephen Balducci

December 10, 2008

Very sorry to hear of George's passing, George was one of the finest gentlemen I've ever had the pleasure to work with. God Bless and Rest in Peace.

James Kelley

December 10, 2008

I am saddened to hear of Georges passing, I worked with him many years ago and we became friendly. I also believe George also worked with my father many years ago. He will be missed. James J. Kelley 3rd, Cape Coral Fla.

walter siggins

December 10, 2008

a true true gentleman

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