James E. Puzzo

James E. Puzzo obituary, Nashua, NH

James E. Puzzo

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9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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335 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864

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335 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864

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James Puzzo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cota Funeral Home & Cremation Service on Jan. 27, 2026.
James E. Puzzo of Nashua, formerly of North Reading, MA, passed away peacefully on January 20th surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Estelle (Pelletier) Puzzo. He was the loving father of Susan Drew of Amherst, NH; Mark Puzzo of Bedford, NH; Dean Puzzo and his wife Teresa of Alton Bay, NH; and Paul Puzzo and his wife Lori of Merrimack, NH. He was the son of the late Anthony Puzzo and Eleanor (Limole) Haritos. He was the brother of Elaine Thomas of CA, Tom Puzzo and his wife Charlene of NH, and Robert Puzzo and his wife Suzanne of MA. He was the proud grandfather of ten and great grandfather of two.

He proudly served his country during WWII in the US Army. He was a successful accountant working for NASA during the height of the space program, and then for the Federal Department of Transportation until he retired. He was an avid fan of all four Boston sports teams. James was loved by so many of the people at his assisted living facility. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and all who knew him.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with James' family on Friday, Jan. 30th from 9:30 thru 11am in the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (corner of Park St. and Rte. 28) North Reading at Reading line. A funeral service will take place at 11am in the funeral home. Interment after the service in Riverside Cemetery, North Reading.

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Upcoming Events

Jan

30

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cota Funeral Homes

335 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864

Send Flowers

Jan

30

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Cota Funeral Homes

335 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.