Photo courtesy of M. John Scanlan Funeral Home - Pompton Plains
Pompton Plains, New Jersey
Dec 12, 1926 – Jun 2, 2012 (Age 85)
Rev. Msgr. Vincent E. Puma, died peacefully at St. Vincent's Nursing Home, Cedar Grove, NJ, where he had been living for the past several years. He previously resided at Cedar Crest Village, Pompton Plains, NJ, where he served as chaplain to the many residents who came to rely on him for...
Read MoreMsgr. Puma was a wonderful priest. Miss him and his words of advise as a great friend. God Bless you Msgr.!
Rosemarie
May 28, 2022
I was 4 years old when Father Puma started at St. Mary's Church in Paterson, NJ. He left when I was 8 years old. I wish that I got to know him. I remember when he would look out the rectory window & talk with people passing by. He did so much for Eva's Village in Paterson, NJ. We attended his wake in Pompton Plains. Mgr. Puma was one of a kind - the best. RIP
Catherine Kerr
May 28, 2020 | Wayne, NJ | Neighbor
I cannot share how sorry I am that I was not able to find Father Puma until now. I've searched for him for years, and always, no one seemed to be able to offer help. Father Puma saved my life and that of my daughter's. Helping me leave a horrific marriage and giving me encouragement to move on to pursue my gifts and talents were key in helping me find the road God had planned for me. I will never forget his kindness, compassion, wisdom and humor in making me see life in ten minute...
lainie belcastro
September 11, 2012 | Allentown, PA
Iwill always remember Msgr Puma as a young girl and parishoner of Our Lady of Victories Church in Paterson, NJ. He was such a kind and gentle man, who showed much concern for us kids. RIP Msgr Puma
Brenda Easton
August 09, 2012 | Bronx, NY
I grew up in Paterson and attended St. Mary's church in Paterson when Rev. Puma was there.
Robert Bauer
June 12, 2012 | Toms River, NJ
I was only 10 years old when Msgr Puma started to serve at Blessed Sacrament Church but remember him with much love and kindness. Thank You Msgr Puma for all your help and guidance. I am sad to hear that you are no longer with us. Please continue watching over us.
Maria
June 11, 2012 | Paterson, NJ
Msgr. Puma, It's me Rosie!! I will so miss you! Please pray for me in heaven. I know that there is a very special place for you in God's Kingdom. You are a very special man. A true man of God in every sence of the word. I love you and will miss you and your advise to me and your wonderful sence of humor. Look down on me, and help me please from heaven. You will always be a very special friend. I love you!!! Rosie!
Rosemarie Alchermes
June 09, 2012 | Budd Lake, NJ
Msgr.Puma was very much loved by my mom _Roz DeMaria- who helped him to start the CYO at St. Mary's.He also married my parents and has been part of many of our family functions.My mom always laughed and smiled when she talked about him and could tell they had such a great connection over the years. Thank You Msgr. for all the times you have been there for my family through good and bad times. You are truly a man of the cloth and was an angel on earth to many. May you rest in peace with my mom...
Donna Rodrigues
June 06, 2012 | Rockaway, NJ
I will remember the great leadership Msgr. Vincent Puma gave to the St. Vincent's Church and Elementary School in Madison New Jersey. Msgr. John F. Corr and I will keep him in our thoughts and prayers. His devotion to the poor and sickly are alive and vibrant in Eva's Village in Paterson New Jersey.
May God hold you in the palm of his hand in Heaven.
Paul Fosbre Madison New Jersey
Paul Fosbre
June 06, 2012 | Madison, NJ