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Louis Puza Obituary
Born to Louise (Taudel) and Walter Puza. Son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, godfather, dog lover. Uncle Tuff to many both those related and not. Teammate, coworker, the ultimate neighbor. Husband, father, son in law, brother in law, father in law and friend to all. Louis was generous, kind, humorous, hardworking, humble, legendary and above all else a simple man.
He made so many feel so good with his kind and compassionate words and his amazing hugs. His absence will leave a huge void for his friends and family. They will forever honor his memory in their hearts. He leaves to cherish him forever his wife Charlyn and their children Henry and his wife Sarah, Anna and Ernie; a sister Louise (Toni), the children of his brother Skip each of whom he loved as his own; his in laws the Richard Curran Family and countless aunts, uncles, cousins and beloved friends.
Louis loved freely and fiercely. His ashes will be spread in a place he regarded as his "heaven on earth." His spirit will continue in the lives that he touched and in the stories that he told. LJP you were loved far more than you ever knew.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Holyoke Beagle Club in care of Jack Moynihan; 203 Southampton Road; Westhampton, MA 01027. Calling hours will be at the Firtion Adams Funeral Home in Westfield on Sunday, January 15 from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm with a eulogy to follow. The family asks that you honor his memory by loving each other and being kind. He always said "Everyone is different" and he truly lived his simple philosophy in his humble acceptance of everyone. Firtionadams.com
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Dauna Coffin
January 17, 2017
Charlyne, Anna, Henry, and Ernie, I never met your dad, but I feel like I knew him through your stories and the warmth and love of your personalities. So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Dauna
bill lent
January 17, 2017
rest in peace ..say hi to skip,,your old neighbor; bill
January 17, 2017
REST IN PEACE TUFF,,BLL LENT,YOUR OLD NEIGHBOR FROM THE HILL,,
January 17, 2017
REST IN PEACE TUFF..,OLD NEIGHBOR..BILL LENT..SUNRISE BEACH,TX,
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Paula Waldroup
January 16, 2017
Dear Charlyn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories and God carry you through. Though Louie can't physically be with you, he will always be there; when you close your eyes think of him and feel his warm embrace. His Love is always with you.
January 15, 2017
Sorry for you loss...Your soulsister Melanie
January 14, 2017
I heard many stories from my brother Lee about things he and Louie did and it always ended with a laugh,and a "that was fun" or "we had a good time"Lee always considered him a good friend even though they regretfully lost touch with each other.I would occasionally run into Louie and Skip all camoed up during turkey season and thought it was cool that were doing something they both enjoyed together.They were both great guys,Lee and I are both sorry for your loss.Lee and Lyle Maxwell
Kayte Preli
January 14, 2017
Fondly, our family always called him Tuffy. Humble to the core, many wonderful, loving traits, he will be missed.
January 13, 2017
Charlyn, Bob and I were so sorry to hear of your loss, Louie was a wonderful friend he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joy and Bob. (Westfield)
January 13, 2017
We were honored to call you friend Louie.
The world lost a wonderful man who showed us how to love unconditionally.
Charlyn and Toni, our prayers and love are with you and the family.
Have a safe journey home Louie. We love you!
Jane and Joe
Anonymous
January 13, 2017
What a wonderful tribute to Mr.Puza in today's Republican. The world is a better place for people like him. Please celebrate his wonderful life.
Joyce Bodak
January 13, 2017
Charlyn - so sorry to hear of your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lou truly was a wonderful, gentle and generous man. I am sure he will be missed by all.
January 13, 2017
I only knew Louis from the gym. I miss our littke talks while riding the bike next to him.My prayers to his wife and family. RIP my friend.
Don (Snap Fitmess)
Flo & Moose Matthews
January 13, 2017
Charlyn & kids, we are so heartbroken. We just loved this great man. The best day for him was when he became husband and father to your beautiful family. All of you made him so happy. If you ever read the poem, "Rainbow Bridge", you know that all his beloved dogs were waiting for him to greet him. He was instrumental in showing us the love of Golden Retrievers. Love you, big guy, it won't be the same without you. Love Moose & Flo
Connie Long
January 13, 2017
Toni...I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear brother. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Peace, ~connie~
January 13, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this diffucult time, sandra louder, christina bentancourt and family ...
Beverly Nielsen
January 13, 2017
Louie was a wonderful friend to my husband, Bruce, and me for many many years. He will be missed. My condolences to all of you.
Barbara Bunyan
January 13, 2017
Dear Charlyn, My heartfelt condolences on your loss. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Clare Ashe
January 12, 2017
Louise,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, Tuff.
Please accept my sincere condolences on his passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad and difficult time.
Frank Allen
January 12, 2017
Charlyn-
My heart aches for you and "the kids". Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Mark Baldyga
January 12, 2017
Lou, now you're with Skip sitting at the table wondering where you will both go for the afternoon hunt. If only that camp could talk. Thank you for the memories that you gave me in my life. You were a great neighbor when I was a young boy growing up on the hill and as a co-worker and friend as I grew older. You were a wonderful and generous man to me and I thank you for that. Buck fever memories are there always. Hope to run into you and Skip one day in our hunting grounds.I will miss you. God Bless you Charlyn and kids, you had a great person in your lives.
Greg Premny
January 12, 2017
To My Uncle Tuff.. The man I looked up to since I was a kid. You taught me so much about hunting, fishing and life. I looked up to you a lot more than you ever realized. I had so many great times with you, from you picking me up when you got out of work to go fishing at Norwich Lake or Littleville Dam in the old boat , to leaving on Friday night's for Buck Fever. Our weekends up there were filled with endless hunting and fishing stories. I also had great times at all the Holyoke Beagle Club dog trials. I was always proud to see you in the stands at my Trade School home basketball games and I knew if you weren't there you were hunting. The next day I would look forward to your razzying phone calls they meant the world to me. Thank you for introducing me to all your great friends. I couldn't ask for anyone better to take me under their wing and teach me about life. Thank you so much. I love you . Greg.
Norma St Laurent
January 12, 2017
Louise, I am so sorry to hear of your brother passing.Every one that knew him said he was a special guy.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! May he RIP! Norma St.Laurent and family God Bless!!
Dave St. Laurent
January 12, 2017
Louie was just the best! He always had a way to make everyone around him feel special.I feel it was an honor to be his friend. Rest in Peace my friend. Spike
January 12, 2017
Knew Louie/Tuffy growing up on the hill. Rest In Peace Tuffy. My condolences to his family.
Janet Reopel
January 12, 2017
Knew Louie/Tuffy growing up. Rest In Peace Tuffy. My condolences to the family.
Vickie Walker
January 12, 2017
Charlene and family, my deepest condolences. May you find comfort in all the memories shared.
Denice Judecki
January 12, 2017
So sorry to hear of your lossCharlyn. Tuffy was the best will miss him. My condolences to you the kids and the entire Puza family. Such a great loss of this kind gentle soul.
Joanne Lagueux
January 12, 2017
Charlyn, I am so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Jim Penniman
January 12, 2017
Tuffy has given us the best memories. We all had our special nicknames (mine was Ambler) for him. I once thought hunting and Camp Buck Fever was his biggest joys but eventually realized it was his family that meant the most to him. Tuffy - your were the best. I'll see you in heaven's hunting camp where at dinner time you can mash the "butatas" like only you could. Jim Penniman - another one of Tuffy's best friends.
Debbie Harbison
January 12, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs for you and your family.
January 12, 2017
Charlyn, So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you & your family.
Mary Anne & John Romani
Bud Dorn
January 12, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Pamela Sugalski
January 12, 2017
Dear Charlyn and family, I am so sorry of the loss of Louie's passing. He was a gift to all who met or knew him, May he rest in peace,and may you and your family heal in the peace of the lord.
Pam O'Connell
January 12, 2017
LOUIE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND A WONDERFUL NEIGHBOR ON FOCH HE WAS KIND TO MY KIDS AND WE HAD MANY GET TOGETHERS IN THE FIELD BETWEEN OUR HOUSES WE LOVE YOU CHARLYN AND IF YOU NEED ANYTHING LET US KNOW
PAT AND KENNY DAVIDSON
January 12, 2017
It's hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember. Charlyn, please know you're in my thoughts and prayers, Love Pam
January 12, 2017
Memories of this beautifully simple and humble man are flooding in. Oh, how he taught us to love...just by being himself. Charlyn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children and entire family as you say good-bye to Lou. There is another angel in Heaven, without doubt!
Skip/Sharon King
January 12, 2017
Lou was an exceptional person who had such a calm and caring personality.
We will hold lots of memories and will miss him greatly.
January 12, 2017
Bro,
I love you and I will miss you.
Love,Toni
Christina Lafreniere
January 12, 2017
Heartbreaking news. Love to the whole Puza family. Louie was the most kind and gentle person I ever knew, and one of the best friends to my dad. We knew when they got on the phone with each other that it would be hours before anyone else could use the phone. Now they are together again.
January 12, 2017
So sorry to hear of Louie's passing. What a wonderful man! We enjoyed our years on Pine Street being neighbors to the Puza's. Love and prayers from The Lis family❤ Darla, Bill, Josh and Amanda
Steve White
January 12, 2017
Sorry for your loss Charlyn.
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