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John Puliafico Obituary

PULIAFICO, John F., Jr. Of Charlestown, October 31, age 40 years. Beloved son of John F. Puliafico of Somerville and Kathleen L. Furlong) Puliafico of Charlestown. Devoted brother of Jean Marie Halley and her husband Steven of Reading. Loving uncle of Adam, Justin, and Cate Halley. all of Reading. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral from the John H. Sawyer Funeral Home, 329 Bunker Hill St., CHARLESTOWN, Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 9:10 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Francis de Sales Church at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday, 4-8 PM. Late member of the Sheetmetal Workers Union Local #17. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in John's name may be made to Kingston House, P.O. Box 120069, Boston, MA 02112. Parking area opposite funeral home.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2008.

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Anne Cennamo

March 24, 2023

Thinking of you always buddy! Miss your sweet spirit!

Virginia

October 27, 2021

Johnnie will never ever ever be forgotten. He is always and forever a part of my tapestry

Anne Cennamo

October 27, 2021

Johnny is in my heart to stay. Love to the family! xoxo Kathleen.
Annie in AZ

Anne Cennamo

October 28, 2020

Miss you so much! I see your face in crowds often. Still can’t believe you’re not here on earth. Kathleen I’ve been thinking of you so often and wanted to touch base. You and Jean Marie are always in my heart with love!

Anne Cennamo

December 21, 2008

I just got a phone call from someone at STEP that told me John died. I am so so sorry for your loss. I loved John and I have and always will have him in my heart. I know we are powerless over this disease and his fight and courage will not be in vain ...but for the Grace of God, there go I... with love and sympathy,
Annie Cennamo

Debbie (Higgins) Coble

December 8, 2008

Kathleen & Jean Marie,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of John.

Bernadette Merullo Eckhart

November 4, 2008

Dear Mrs. Puliafico, Jean Marie and family,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. John was always so good to me growing up. When my brother Victor would get annoyed with me trying to tag along, John would always stick up for me like another brother. He always had a kind word and a heartfelt smile when we would run into each other over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Allyson (Treanor) Jaena

November 3, 2008

Mrs. Puliafico, Jean Marie and Family: I just the news of your son and brother, John....I cannot tell you how very sorry I am for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
With deepest sympathy...
Allyson Jaena

Marie Feudo

November 3, 2008

Jean Marie,
My heart goes out to you.....if there is anything I can do to help out at school, please let me know. Marie

Linda (O'Callahan) Raymond

November 3, 2008

Jean Marie & Family,

I am very sorry to hear of your bother's passing. Please accept my sincere sympathies for your loss. My family and I will be thinking of you and praying for your family during this difficult time.

Karen Bazzinotti

November 3, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember John often, as I was always at my grandparents on Baldwin St. as a child and remember seeing him occasionally as an adult. Jean Marie, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Our families appeared so similar on the surface and I feel very saddened by what your family must be going through at this time.
Karen Perry Bazzinotti (grandaughter of John and Catherine Malone; daughter of Kathryn Perry; sister of Fred Perry, Jr.)

John Sullivan

November 3, 2008

Kathleen, Jean Marie and John,

I'm very sorry for your loss. I've known John since the 1st grade. Through all these years John was always very friendly to me. I'll never forget that about him.

Carol A. Sullivan

November 3, 2008

Kathy,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God lighten your hearts from sadness at this time. You will be in my thoughts..God Bless your family.

Sincerely,
Carol A. Sullivan and family

Catherine Mac Alpine

November 2, 2008

Our hearts are heavy and we are saddened by John's untimely passing. His will always be in our hearts.

The Mac Alpine Family

The Conway Family

November 2, 2008

Jean Marie, Steve, Cate, Justin, Adam, Kathleen and Mr. Puliafico...Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this terrible time. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

Noreen Gallagher- Marden

November 2, 2008

I am so saddened to read of John's passing. I will always remember him as the charming, funny, beautiful boy he was in our youth.

Virginia & James Mansfield

November 2, 2008

Puliafico, Halley and Furlong families, may the happy memories that you have of Johnny get you through this difficult time.

We grieve with you and are here when you need us.

Virginia Melanson Mansfield

November 2, 2008

Kathleen, Jean Marie and John,

Sorry does not seem enough, however, there are no words to express how sad we are of Johnny's passing.

He was always kind and had a cheery "Hello" for whoever he saw. I remember the bounce in his step and the smile on his face.

I also remember with a smile, how proud he was of his Wacky Packages collection displayed on your fridge.

We were all children together and although our lives have all gone in different directions there is a strong bond that keeps us together. For that I am forever grateful.

Charles Piedra

November 2, 2008

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. John was a good guy I remember from our younger days! All of you in his family are in my prayers at this sad time.

Jean Kelley Nabstedt

November 2, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I am very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
John was a great friend with a loving heart and a great sense of humor. I will always remember him as a gorgeous boy with a dimple that melted your heart, he was my Cary Grant.

Jane Byers(Dorsey)

November 2, 2008

Kathleen, Jean Marie & Steven
I am so sorry to hear about Johnie. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this trying time

Beth (Dorsey) Kelley

November 2, 2008

Kathleen, Jean Marie and John
I am So sorry to hear of your loss. please know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayers at this difficult time..just know that you have a Guardian Angel to watch over you now.. My he soar with the Angels

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