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Umberto Puja Obituary
White Plains - Umberto Puja, a retired general contractor and White Plains resident, died Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the age of 86. He was born April 20, 1932 in San Vito, Calabria, Italy to the late Nicola and Felicia Puja.
Umberto came to the United States in 1967. He and his brother Joseph were partners in U & J General Contractors in White Plains. They completed such jobs as the Purdy House, Mapleton House, White Plains Rural Cemetery and the White Plains Senior Center.
He will be deeply missed by his wife of 50 years, Victoria (Abatino), and his children; Felicia (Rich) Lotito and Nick (Nicole) Puja and his grandchildren; Michael, Daniel, Nicholas and Nessa. Also surviving are his loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by 6 siblings.
Umberto will be remembered as a hardworking, respectful and generous man.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to White Plains Hospital, Calvary Hospital, or St. Jude's in Umberto's memory.
Visitation will be Thursday from 2-8pm at McMahon, Lyon & Hartnett Funeral Home, Inc. White Plains. (914) 949-7777, www.mcmahonfu neralhome.com. Mass will be on Friday at 10:00 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church with entombment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
McMahon, Lyon & Hartnett Funeral Home, Inc.
491 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 949-7777 mcmahonfuneralhome.com
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June 5, 2018
Our deepest condolences to Victoria and the Puja family. Words can't describe how much Umberto will be missed. He was a great friend. He will remain forever in our memories and admiration.
Frank, Luciana, Anthony and Michael Gironda.
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