Obituary of Vincent Puglisi

VINCENT PUGLISI, of Hackensack, died on Friday, May 20, 2011 at the age of 89. Prior to retiring in 1985, he worked for United Food & Commercial Workers AFL-CIO #1245 Little Falls, NJ for 31 years, where he was Recording Secretary, Steward Business Agent and Officer. He was a Veteran of WW II serving in the United States Army. He was a member and trustee of the VFW Post #8005 of South Hackensack, a member of the American Legion Post #55 of Hackensack, a member of the Hackensack Chapter of U.N.I.C.O., a parishioner of St. Francis R.C. Church in Hackensack, where he was a member and Past President and Recording Secretary of the Holy Name Society and a member of the St. Francis Socialites. Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Colella) for 57 years. Devoted father of Linda Purpuro and Christopher C. Puglisi. Loving grandfather of Katie Purpuro. Vincent is pre-deceased by his parents Carmelo and Giuseppina Puglisi, three brothers Phil. Sam and Tom and four sisters Jenny, May, Mary and Sister Filomena Puglisi M.P.F. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and many other close relatives and friends. The Funeral on Monday May 23, at 8:45 AM from the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis R.C. Church, 50 Lodi Street, Hackensack, at 10:00 AM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Hackensack. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 – 4 & 7 - 9 PM. Memorial donations to Disabled American Veterans, 8 Veterans Plaza, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 or Villa Walsh Academy, 455 Western Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 would be appreciated.