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Joseph Puchalski Obituary
JOSEPH PUCHALSKI
AGE: 80 SOMERSET
Mr. Joseph Puchalski died Friday at his home in Somerset. He was 80. Born in Mt. Carmel, PA, Mr. Puchalski had lived in Somerset for the past 46 years. After graduating from Mt. Carmel high school, Mr. Puchalski served his country in the US Navy. He retired from a long career with Bell Atlantic in 1991. He was an usher at St. Peters Church in New Brunswick, a member of both the American Legion and Knights of Columbus, as well as a former Cub Scout Leader and head of the Saint Peter Athletic Association. Mr. Puchalski and his wife, Helen, joined the East Franklin Volunteer Fire Department in July of 1965. Joe put in 45 years of dedicated service to the Department. In those years, he got the chance to rise thru the ranks and served in many positions in the department including President, Asst. Chief, Chaplain, Executive Board Member, and most recently Chairman of the Executive Board, a position which he held many times in his career.
Mr. Puchalski is survived by his wife of 52 years, Helen (Lubowitz) Puchalski; his daughter Mary-Jo Telleri and her husband Grant; son Mark Puchalski and his wife Joan; sisters Theresa Golden and Ramona Farmer; brothers Walter and Martin Puchalski; grandchildren Cheyenne, Hunter, and Summer Telleri and Jessica and Matthew Puchalski; as well as many nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors.
Funeral services will begin at 9:30 am Tuesday August 17th at the Gleason Funeral Home 1360 Hamilton St. Somerset, NJ, followed by a 10 am Funeral Mass at St. Matthias RC Church in Somerset. Entombment will be in St. Peter Mausoleum in New Brunswick. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Mr. Puchalski's name would be greatly appreciated to either East Franklin Volunteer Fire Co. 121 Pine Grove Ave Somerset, NJ 08873 ATTN: Chief Krushinski, or to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center 1275 York Avenue New York, NY 10065.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Puchalski
Lee Mathieu
August 27, 2010
To Helen and the Family
I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. Not only did I have the opportunity to be a bother firefighter with Joe, but become a friend as well. 50/50's, Roast Beef Dinners and Pancake breakfasts were the start. Then NY state and trout fishing with Butch, Red, Carl, and Suggy. He shared his friendship,humor,and his good cooking to all around him. I've missed his chili for some time but now I will miss him much more. God Bless You Joe!
Grandpa and Grandma with the grandkids
August 19, 2010
August 18, 2010
I will always and forever love my brother
joe,and the good times we had together.
Marty.
August 16, 2010
MaryJo, Grant and family,
Sorry to hear of your father"s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Al and Mary Ladzinski
Cathryn McGlone
August 16, 2010
dear mrs p, mj and family, we are shocked and mourn the loss of Uncle Joe. He was a great man, loved his family above all else. You were blessed to have him. love jim, cathryn and hayley mcglone
Cheyenne Telleri
August 16, 2010
Grandpa,
We love you so much. We could not have asked for a better grandfather. you will be greatly missed and thought about everyday. Rest in the sweetest peace. love you forever. xoxox Cheyenne Jessica Hunter Matthew and Summer
Donna Balint-Seck
August 16, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Puchalski family.
Carl Persons
August 16, 2010
To Helen and the entire family,
As I look back at those people in my life who contributed to the type of person I am today, Joe is one of those people at the top of the list. From music (the trumpet), to my football career, the days in the firehouse, the fishing trips (what great memories), but most of all the loving support and wonderful advice I always received from this great man. All I can say is thank you and I am honored to have had the opportunity to grow up "under your wings".
Vladislave
August 16, 2010
Joe, Every boy should have a Big Brother like Joe, He showed me the way in my formative years. As a little boy I would watch Joe, every day he would come home from school change his clothes grab his rifle and head for the Mountain accross from our house. I would follow him to the front walk and watch him head for the bush. One day after a few years of watching I walked to the front walk and was ready to see him off, he took a few steps and slightly turned and nodded his head and I rushed to him and jumped into his arms and told him I loved him. From that day forward I learned all the secrets of the mountain and life. My last words to Joe were the same as that day I really Loved him. I was a really lucky boy.
August 16, 2010
Daddy I love you you are the best father you were always there for me for everything the kindest sweetest man in the world...my heart breaks I will miss you everyday I love you Mare xoxoxo
Tara Puchalski
August 16, 2010
Uncle Joe was a wonderful man who had incredible love for his family, community, and country.
Great memories of him with his brothers at the Puchalski family Memorial and July 4th weekends, telling crazy stories from the breakfast table to the poker table.
Love, Tara
August 16, 2010
All the Memorial Day and July 4th Puchalski weekends....the best memories of Uncle Joe telling crazy stories with his brothers...started at the breakfast table and went through to the poker table at night...it was the best!!
Love you Uncle Joe, a wonderful man, who had incredible love for his family, community, and country!
-Tara Puchalski
August 16, 2010
To Uncle Joe--- will miss you and I will always remember those Puchalski reunions! Love Jackie
Joanie
August 16, 2010
I love you, Dad. Thank you for always being there for us. We miss you, but you will remain in our hearts forever.
Tom Lettieri 27-123
August 15, 2010
To the family of Joe and His other Family at Station 27. For the short time I new him he was a Great guy and I will Truely miss him.
John Powers
August 15, 2010
My deepist sympathies go out to Joe's entire family. Joe's leadership & friendship in the firehouse will never be forgotten.
Mr. & Mrs. John Schunk
August 15, 2010
Joe was a friendly neighbor who always had a big smile and always had a cheerful wave as we passed him on the street. He will be greatly missed.
grant
August 15, 2010
JOE i love you and loved ALL the fishing and hunting trips...love forever GRANT
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