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Donna Grace Puliafico

1949 - 2023

Donna Grace Puliafico obituary, 1949-2023, Billings, MT

BORN

1949

DIED

2023

Donna Puliafico Obituary

Donna Grace Puliafico, 74, of Billings, Montana, passed away on November 26, 2023. She was born on April 12, 1949, in Brookfield, New York, to Donald Kenneth Cross and Joyce (Putnam) Cross.

Donna was a loving mother to her sons, Kenneth Puliafico, Michael Puliafico, Matthew Puliafico and daughter-in-law Kim Puliafico, and a cherished grandmother to Nora Puliafico, Taylor Puliafico, Brett Puliafico, and Olivia Puliafico. She also had a close bond with her brothers, Dale Cross, Charles & Gerry Cross and Dana & Ellen Cross.

Donna was preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles Puliafico, her parents Donald Kenneth Cross and Joyce (Putnam) Cross, her brother James Cross and sister-in-law Joan Cross, as well as her sister & brother-in-law Mary & Floyd Chesebro, sister-in-law Nancy Cross and daughter-in-law Susan Puliafico.

Donna had a passion for learning and was the first in her family to achieve an associate degree in computer science. Donna had many hobbies that brought her joy. She had a talent for ceramics and crafts, and she enjoyed spending her free time fishing and visiting casinos. These hobbies allowed her to express her creativity and relax in the company of loved ones.

A memorial service will be held in Donna's honor at Calvary Chapel in Billings, Montana, on Saturday, December 9th at 3:00 PM. Family and friends are invited to attend and pay their respects to a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many.

Donna Grace Puliafico will be deeply missed, but her memory will live on through the love and cherished memories she leaves behind.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Billings Gazette from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2023.

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Lorelei and Linda

December 11, 2023

Donna was the sweetest person I ever met. She was a beautiful friend and we had so many´s laughs together. We miss spending time with her. Sending prayers for her family.

melinda l vaughn

December 7, 2023

God truly blessed Donna. She was a kind and loving friend. Mike, she loved you so, my condolences to you and your family. May God comfort you with your happy memories. Melinda Vaughn.

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