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Pete Purcella Obituary

Pete N. Purcella



Pete N. Purcella passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the age of 79. Pete's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary to be recited on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 9:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will begin at 9:30 am. Pete will be laid to rest at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Please visit Pete's online guestbook at www.SalazarFunerals.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albuquerque Journal on Apr. 21, 2021.

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Rick Giron

April 24, 2021

Pete- Rest In Peace, God Bless
The Giron Family from San Jose

Mike and Dorothy Gallegos

April 24, 2021

I meet Pete years ago playing softball in various tournaments. We had some good times. He will be missed.Thoughts and prayers to him and his family. May he rest in peace.

Gilbert Botello Sr

April 22, 2021

Love you Pete, now you can be with my sister Vickie (Tiny). I really enjoyed playing softball with you and Bobby. May you REST IN PEACE WITH MY SISTER. GIL

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Memorial Events
for Pete Purcella

Apr

24

Rosary

9:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

309 Stover Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Apr

24

Service

9:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

309 Stover Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Apr

29

Burial

1:00 p.m.

Mount Calvary Cemetery

1900 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Funeral services provided by:

Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory - Reflections Chapel

2400 Washington St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

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