On April 19, 2023, Amanda Pugliese of Woodbridge went to rest after a courageous battle with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis. She was 35 years old. A kind and gentle soul, Amanda was happiest in the company of those she leaves behind: her husband Peter and their son Nolan, the light of her life; her parents Carol (Steve Tumicki) and Trent Jr.; her brother Trent III; her in-laws Michael and Donna; and her brothers-in-law Andrew, and his wife Chelsea, and Mike, and his wife Krista and their sons Giovanni and Carmine. Amanda was born on April 11, 1988, in Windham, CT. After graduating from Windham High School, in 2006, Amanda earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Southern Connecticut State University and a sixth-year diploma from Quinnipiac University. During her ensuing career as a special education teacher, first at Hope Academy and then at Carrigan Intermediate School, students and colleagues admired Amanda for her charisma and compassion. Amanda will be fondly remembered as a loyal and genuine friend, who, at her best, was sweet, serene, and free. A thoughtful gift giver, she enjoyed shopping but more so loved singing, dancing and just laughing. One of Peter’s dearest memories is driving an old RAV4 cross-country with Amanda in Costa Rica, barefoot, windows down, her salt water, dirty blonde hair blowing in the breeze as she sang along to the Lumineers, knowing every word as she always did. Those were the days! Special thanks to Karin Christley, a living liver donor who, in 2019, gave Amanda the incredible gift of a reprieve from her health struggles and an extension of her life. That act of selfless generosity produced a Christmas miracle in 2020: Nolan’s birth. Amanda adored her son and shined brightly as a devoted and loving mother. Through the challenges of recent months, Amanda remained true to herself and to her friends and family, who will always remember and cherish her and her happy, healthy days. She will be dearly missed by all but remain forever in our hearts.
Friends and relatives may greet the family from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Sunday, April 23 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, North Haven. Her committal service will take place at 11:30 am on Monday, April 24 at Eastside Cemetery, 157 Pease Road, Woodbridge. At the family’s request, contributions can be made to PSC Partners Seeking a Cure [http://pscpartners.org].
Amanda. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️☀️☀️☀️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. No words make sense right now. May the Good Lord help us all .
Amanda was a thoughtful , kind, funny and a very special person, who will be missed greatly. She will live on in our hearts!💜
My deepest sympathy to all. Amanda was a beautiful girl whose life was impacted by health issues which no person should have to endure. She was courageous in the face of adversity and concerned how her health led her to lean on others. Her gift of teaching with radiance and compassion made her an outstanding person. One of a kind.
My heartfelt prayers and thoughts to all for the loss of such a very special girl.
We are so very sorry to hear of Amanda’s passing. From all we have heard of her, and her beautiful personality, Amanda seemed like a dream come true. We are sorry for her suffering, and Peter’s, who we hear had taken such wonderful care of Amanda lovingly. Please accept our most sincere condolences from John and Vicenta Gibbons.
This is such sad news. To all of Amanda’s family. May you all remember the good times spent with her. My heart goes out to all of you. Thinking and praying for you all.
God Bless
Rose Z DeRosa
Amanda’s spirit and memories with live with her friends and family forever and will shine on Pete and Nolan from Heaven. Our heart and prayers are with you.
With deepest sorrow,
John and Diane Conti
Amanda’s spirit and memories with live with her friends and family forever and will shine on Pete and Nolan from Heaven. Our heart and prayers are with you.
With deepest sorrow,
John and Diane Conti
Amanda’ spirit and memories will live in the hearts of her friends and family forever and shine on Pete and Nolan from Heaven. May these thoughts embrace you and take comfort with those that surround you.
Our heart and prayers are with you.
With deepest sorrow,
John and Diane Conti
Michael and Donna – We are all so saddened by the news of passing of your beautiful daughter-in-law. A life taken too soon. May she live forever in your hearts. We are thinking of you at this sad time.
Dear Carol & Family,
Words cannot express my sorrow over the loss of your Amanda.
Please accept my most sincere condolences.
Paula Vitouladitis (Norwich)