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Joan Pucillo Obituary
Joan Pucillo, 76, of Lower Nazareth Township, died Wednesday, May 25, 2005, in St. Lukes Hospital, Fountain Hill. She and her husband, Mark F. Pucillo, were married on June 26, 1948. Born August 5, 1928, in New York City, she was the daughter of the late John and Frances (Franceschi) Ippolito. She was an instructor of apparel design for Bethlehem Vo-Tech School for 20 years before retiring in 1990. Survivors: Husband; daughters, Diane Ruhf of Quakertown, Joan Ellen Spadt of Zionsville; brothers, Joseph Ippolito of Waldorf, Md., Vincent Ippolito of Smithtown, N.Y., Anthony Ippolito in New York, Nicholas Ippolito of Bethlehem; five grandchildren, a great-grandchild. Services: a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on May 31, 2005, in Holy Family Catholic Church, 23 Forrest Drive, Nazareth. A calling hour will be held in the church one hour prior to the service May 31. Arrangements, Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth.
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christina ruhf
June 16, 2005
My grandmother was the feet of the statue. She held her family up, tall and proud. I know, because I feel every bit lost with out her. Grandma brought culture into our lives, by taking trips (Delaware, Canada, Washington D.C.), seeing plays ( Music Man, Oklahoma,the King and I); and learning about all the many places she visited (every continent except Antartica & Australia!). She kept her family strong by organizing reunions every year.We miss her, and will forever love her.
MIchelle Spadt
June 4, 2005
Eulogy read at memorial service:
My grandmother was the most wonderful person you'd ever want to meet. She was a very beautiful, determined, seemingly invincible woman. She left me with so many memories: Summers at the beach, trips to Sam's Club and Kohl's. She had this funny way of mispronouncing words - taco was tayco, Bennigan's was Benningers, Lowes was Lewes.
It's hard for me to realize that she's actually gone. I wish I could have just one more day with her. I would tell her how I love her, how much she meant to me, how she truly helped shape me into the woman I am today. I would let her know how much I appreciated everything she's done for me, everything she's given me. I love you Grandma and I miss you so much.
Vinny Ippolito
June 2, 2005
As I reflect on the passing of Aunt Jenny I look back on many special times at family reunions and the like..I always thought of her as the director(one that ran everything) Other memories I have were of 15 years ago at a Bethany beach vacation we both agreed we like the quieter beach town compared to others..although when it came to politics Aunt Jenny was a staunch conservative..(needless to say we voted for different presidents in the last 4 elections) Either way I will Miss the director of Family events...
Joan with Mark and brothers at family reunion -- 2001
May 28, 2005
Joan with Mark and grandchildren -- 1999
May 28, 2005
Surprising Joan on her birthday -- 1999
May 28, 2005
Sandy/Bob O'Brien/Werner
May 27, 2005
So sorry to hear of Joan's passing. She was a good friend to my dad (Eldoris) during his days at the BAVTS and at the lake.
Sandy and Bob
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