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John Puma Obituary
John W. Puma, 21, of Rome, passed away, unexpectedly, on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Rome.
He was born in Rome, NY, on June 6, 2002, son of Vincenza Puma. John was educated in Rome Schools and graduated from Rome Free Academy, Class of 2020. He was employed by Applebee's in Rome. Johnny had a strong work ethic, was a devoted uncle, enjoyed playing and listening to music, gaming, spending time with his family and his two cats, Milo, and Lily.
Surviving are his mother, Vincenza Puma; four brothers, Salvatore (Meagan) Di Salvo, Rosario Di Salvo, Timmothy Di Salvo and Tommy Puma; three sisters, Elizabeth Di Salvo, Lisa (Mike) Salamy and Kim Di Salvo; grandmother, Vita Puma (John Longeretta); three nieces, Gabriella, Gianna and Sophia Di Salvo; nephew, Michael Salamy; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Angelo Puma.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St John the Baptist Church, 210 E. Dominick St., Rome, with the Rev. Paul F. Angelicchio, officiating. Family and friends may call at the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 7751 Merrick Rd., Rome, on Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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Lexi
June 6, 2024
I´ll never forget the day we met in August of 2020 that summer was the best summer of my life, we went and explored an abandoned building in your area. That day we had dropped you off we were all talking about your fan in the window and you had said "oh yeah that´s fanny" and we all started laughing so hard and you were like "idk why I just called it that". I´m so glad I got to meet you and got so many great memories with you, whenever we hung out you never failed to make everyone laugh and smile you were an amazing friend. You are heavily missed.
Vita Puma
May 29, 2024
A grandparents heart and home should not have to experience the loss of a grandchild. This loss hurts my family at all levels and their pain magnifies the pain that we feel. Johnny, we love you and have beautiful memories. We will miss you and hold you in our heart forever. Love, Grandma Vita Puma and John Longeretta
Olivia
May 28, 2024
Our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved ones today and always. I´ll never forget the night we met in 2021. A long night we stayed out until the morning. And that followed by everyday meeting after school to play manhunt, to just chill and do absolutely nothing but talk. Listen to you freestyle. You were the funny one out of the friend group. You were the glue. We love you always!!
Stephanie Schell
May 28, 2024
Had a very good work ethic.
Julie Martin
May 28, 2024
Vinnie and kids
I am so sorry for your loss of your son and brother. I know I haven´t seen any of you since moving from second st when our kids played together but I have thought of all of you often. You are even more so thought of now at this sad time. I send my love and prayers to each of you. Love Julie
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