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Joseph Puglisi Obituary
Joseph was born on June 18, 1919, in Waterbury, to the late Salvatore and Pauline Puglisi. He resided in Meriden for most of his life. Mr. Puglisi was self-employed in the trucking business for eight years and in 1955, he went to work for Suzio where he was a dedicated employee until 1986. He drove limos for 16 years prior to retiring. Joseph was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S Army. He was in the Pacific Theatre of Operations, having fought in the Invasion of Saipan and in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Mr. Puglisi was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Joseph was a Grand Knight and member of the Fourth Degree in The Knights of Columbus, a member of The Turner Hall for 55 years, the V.F.W. 85, The Holy Name Society, a member of the Board of Ushers and formerly a Motor Sergeant of Civil Defense in the Auxiliary Police. Joe was an avid gardener, always helpful to his neighbors and especially loved traveling the world.
Joseph is survived by his daughter, Diane Puglisi, of Meriden; his son, Mark Puglisi, of Middletown; and grandchildren. Joseph will also be truly missed by his extended Mesite family of many nieces, nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews; including his sister-in-law, Rosalie Mesite; nephew, Ralph Mesite; and niece, Gina Mesite Mueller who were instrumental in his care and wellbeing in his later years. Joseph was also very fortunate to have the care and friendship of his neighbors John, Richard, Michell, and Warren.
He leaves behind his beloved, loyal cat "Kitty".
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 10:30 a.m. from the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden and at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 109 Goodwill Ave., Meriden, for a Mass of Christian burial. Entombment with military honors will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery Mausoleum. His viewing will be on Saturday morning at the funeral home from 9 to 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave., Meriden, CT 06450 and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 109 Goodwill Ave., Meriden CT 06451. For online condolences please visit
www.jferryfh.com
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Bill Klaneski
October 4, 2016
Di, My deepest heartfelt condolences for you and your family. If you ever need to talk you know where to find me.
Kathy DiPersio Puffe
October 1, 2016
My dad, Richard "Iggy" DiPersio, worked with Joe for many, many years at Suzio's. I remember tagging along with him to visit Joe & Teresa at their house near Ceppa Field, later on I would go there as Teresa altered all of my prom gowns for me! I am happy to see that he lived such a long and wonderful life. Hopefully he and my dad are chatting about old times in the heavens above.
Kym
September 29, 2016
I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in knowing that those who have passed on in death God keep in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincere condolences to you and your family. May the God of all comfort give you strength and peace found at Psalms 119:76 An outstanding way in which our Lord comforts his people is by giving them exhortation and guidance during this difficult time.
Troy Carothers
September 28, 2016
I remember delivering The Record-Journal to Joe back in the early 80's when he lived on Harrison Street in Meriden. I would see him ride his moped to work in the early morning hours. He was a nice man. God Bless You.
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