Pasquale “Pat” Puglia, 89, of East Haven, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 66 years to Raffaella Paolillo Puglia. Pat was born in Faicchio, Province of Benevento, Italy on January 8, 1928 and was the son of the late Michael Puglia and Maria Cappella. He had worked as a mason/contractor for over 50 years until his retirement. Pat enjoyed gardening and canning what he grew, making wine and playing his mandolin. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, was a UCONN Girls’ basketball and New York Yankees fan. Father of Michael (Deborah) Puglia and Pasquale (Patty) Puglia, Jr. Grandfather of Michael (Kelly) Puglia, Pasquale (Stacey) Puglia III, Anthony Puglia, Elyse (Andrew) Gaudio and Alyssa Puglia. Great Grandfather of Theresa Rose Puglia and Pasquale Cosino Puglia. Brother-in-law of Dolly Paolillo, Marianna & Walter LeVasseur and the late Vincent Paolillo and Lucy Puglia. Uncle of Maria Laudano, JoAnne (Jeff) Heintz, Lisa Puglia and Linda D’Onofrio. Predeceased by an infant son Pasquale Puglia, Jr. and a brother Salvatore Puglia. The family would like to extend a “Special Thank You” for the excellent care and comfort provided by Doctors Richard Breier and Lisa Freed, the VNA of Guilford, the Guilford House and Vitas at Yale New Haven Hospital.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Friday morning at 10:15. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in the Church of St. Vincent de Paul at 11:00. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 4 to 7 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Community Health Care, 753 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437.
mio caro papa lontano…non puoi immaginare come sto….non sono vicina a te per il mio male…saro vicina a te in questo triste momento con il cuore…mi mancheranno tantop le tue telefonate settimanali…non gridero piu..mazzucco come stai..quando ci vediamo…ora sei con zio tore papa mamma michele zio giovanni antonio tommaso..che sono sicuramente felici di averti con loro…papa ti adorava come me…vorrei solo che qualcuno da un bacio a zio da parte mia….non ti dimentichero mai..e spero se la mia malattia andra via ti verro a portare un fiore….ti voglio tanto bene zio papa mazzucco….lucia botte
You were a Wonderful and affectionate uncle! I will remember You forever! Now reach all your dear ones! Good trip! 💙(Rosaria figlia di tuo cugino Giovanni Botte)
tutti noi siamo dispiaciuti per la perdita del caro zio pasquale….quando veniva a faccio tutti noi eravamo contenti…papà Ciccio diceva cugini sei arrivato e si faceva una risata…ti a sempre considerato come suo fratello…vi siete cresciuti insieme con zio Tore..mamma carminuccia ti preparava la stanza per farti dormire con la tua adorataOglio…era una festa quando arrivava a faccio…speriamo che ora siete tutti insieme in paradiso…saranno contenti di vederti…ti vogliamo sempre bene e non tu dimenticheremo mai…Rip zio pasquale…I love jou
Our deepest sympathy and condolences in the loss of your Dad. May pleasant memories lighten your sorrow and may his presence be felt in those moments you miss him. With caring thoughts Jk snd Viv
So sorry for your loss. Wishing you comfort in the love and memories you all shared.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Cookie and Richie LiPuma
Puglia Family,,i just found out today(10/13/17)
about your loss and I’m so very sorry,,
i remember the Puglia Family growing up on
Gordon st and again when my husband and i
moved back in the area on Burr st,,
we were invited over to visit and had great
conversations,,wonderful family!!
sending my thoughts&prayers🙏🏻🙏🏻
It is with heavy heart I received your email. I have many fond memories of Pasquale. He delighted in making his own wine. He would always share it while we played checkers over the years. The Puglia’s and Paolillo’s always made this only child Russian boy feel like family. May memories sustain you. As we grow older they become the most precious gift left to us. My condolence to all.