Lucy DeCaprio Puglia, 86, of Durham, CT, formerly of North Branford, passed away peacefully at her home with her daughters by her side on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. She was the wife of the late Salvatore Puglia. Lucy was born in New Haven on August 18, 1929; daughter of the late Modestino and Rose Cinotti DeCaprio; attended Saint Raphael’s School of Nursing and attended law classes at several schools. She worked for the New Haven Probate Court for several years and later for the North Haven Probate Court until her retirement at age 80. Lucy enjoyed traveling, reading, cooking and baking. Mother of Maria Laudano, JoAnne (Jeffrey) Heintz and Lisa Puglia. Nonnie of Jason (Tanya) Laudano, Anthony Laudano and Jeffrey Heintz. Great Grandmother of Alexa Lucia (“my baby”) Laudano. Sister of Martha Amatruda and the late Laura Fasulo, Mary DeCaprio, Phyllis Pugliese, Connie Butler, Philip, Fred, Nicholas and Anthony DeCaprio. Sister-in-law of Pasquale (Rae) Puglia. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. We would like to give special thanks to the staff of VNA Community HealthCare especially Mary, Joe, Tracy and Francine. We also give a special thanks to The Connecticut Hospice especially Jonathan for his kind and compassionate care given to our mom. We would also like to extend our gratitude to Diana and Lisa.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Augustine Church, 30 Caputo Road, North Branford on Monday morning at 11:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 3 to 7 PM at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA Community HealthCare, 753 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437 or The Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
RIP Lucy. We will remember you forever in our hearts.
I will fulfill your wish without a doubt and forever.
To Lisa and family may God keep you strong during this difficult time.
My deepest sympathies for the loss of a truly loving and wonderful person. I will miss her voice when she answers the telephone and says "Hi Annie, I'll get Lili" I will remember Lulu in my prayers.
I loved sharing recipes with you. Somehow we always ended up on the topic of food..lol. I still have your minestrone soup recipe, it was absolutely delicious. Glad I had the opportunity to be your therapist. Thanks for proving that strong family bonds still exist.
Love,
Robin
I loved sharing recipes with you. Somehow we always ended up on the topic of food..lol. I still have your minestrone soup recipe, it was absolutely delicious. Glad I had the opportunity to be your therapist. Thanks for proving that strong family bonds still exist. You will be missed.
Love,
Robin
So sorry for the loss of a beautiful person. Love to you all.
To Jo, Lisa, Maria
I am very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person and I know she will be missed by many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Jo, Miss you, Love to all Barb
Lucy, we will never forget your radiant smile and your wonderful cooking and baking. You were a wonderful neighbor and special friend to our family for all of the precious years you lived across the street. At long last, you are in Heaven with Sal, where there is no pain or worry. Enjoy your paradise. You will forever be in our hearts.
My deepest and most sincere sympathy to Lucy's immediate and extended family. Lucy was a very pivotal person in my stability both emotionally and physically during my adolescent years. She was a great listener who showed me patience understanding and great compassion. She never was too busy when I would show up at her door day or night in tears and afraid. She was my rock during the most turbulent years. I really think she was THE Angel that My Loving Creator assigned to me for guidance and comfort during a childhood that could have had a profound negative affect in the direction my life would take. She was and always will be in my heart and interwoven in so many thoughts and memories.
Rest in peace MY ANGEL.
We remember Auntie Lucy with so much fondness and love. She was so full of life and welcomed us into the family with such warmth. We will miss her amazing smile and beautiful spirit. Our love and deepest sympathy are with all her beautiful family and we wish we could be there but the Atlantic keeps us apart. Our thoughts are with you on Monday at this sad time x
A great loss to the family, our thoughts are with you all.
For us we have great memories of the short time we spent as guests with both Lucy and Sal.
Much love
Lisa and family.
My condolences to all of you from bayer friends. Enjoyed you at work, Lisa, .
We are thinking of you.
joan, Bayer switchboard
Mine and Gloria's deepest sympathies on the loss of a great woman, Maria, JoJo , Lisa, Andy thoughts and prayers for you all. The Raccio's