Joseph Pugliese

Joseph Pugliese, a resident of West Harrison, NY passed away at his home on Thursday, September 25, 2008. Joseph was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Joseph was born on December 7, 1919, in Calabria, Italy. On May 5, 1946, he married Dorothy Serra in Des Moines, Iowa. Joseph served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946. He retired in 1982 after a career as a mason, bricklayer and belonged to the Local 5 Union. Joseph will be dearly missed by his loving wife Dorothy of 62 years, his two daughters Catherine Martin of West Harrison and Gina and her husband Carl Sherman of Hawthorne, NY. He is survived by his grandchildren Kenneth Martin and his wife Lauren and Nicole Sherman. Joseph leaves behind his sisters Frances Polera, Mickey Lanni and husband Ralph. Also survived by Vincent Zappi and by nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother Mike and sister Antoinette Lagano. Joseph was a warm fun loving person who cared for his family and enjoyed spending time with loved ones. He loved spending winters at his home in Ocala, Florida. He enjoyed gardening and was a big wrestling fan.