JOSEPH T. PUCCIO
July 29, 1937 - March 5, 2016
Joseph T. Puccio, 78, of West Milford, NJ, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016. Joe was born on July 29, 1937 in Paterson, NJ to Maria and Vincent Puccio and was one of 11 siblings. He was formerly a proud member of the New Jersey National Guard. Joe was a former parishioner of St. Mary’s RC Church in Totowa, NJ. Joe had a passion for music, especially classical music , and was proficient in playing the clarinet and the piano. He also enjoyed watching sports, especially Yankees and Mets baseball and Giants football. Joe is survived by his beloved former spouse Mayme (McArdle) Puccio, of West Milford; his two loving daughters Maria Wilfert of Tenafly, NJ and Claire Puccio-Zitt of Toms River, NJ; his cherished grandchildren Jarrett Wilfert, and Andrew, Aidan, and Ashley Zitt; and several nieces and nephews. The family will gather for a memorial visiting on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 7pm to 9pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (GPS use 1 Post Place). Log onto www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com tribute wall to personally post your condolences, memories, photos, and videos, as well as obtaining driving directions to the funeral home.
Joseph T. Puccio, 78, of West Milford, NJ, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016. Joe was born on July 29, 1937 in Paterson, NJ to Maria and Vincent Puccio and was one of 11 siblings. He was formerly a proud member of the New Jersey National... View Obituary & Service Information