John Puglia – 81, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 in his home in North Reading. He attended Reading High School and later North Reading High School when the town opened its first high school. While in school he participated in sports and was a member of the first North Reading Hornets football team. He also met the love of his life Joan Puglia whom he married in 1964 and celebrated 60 years of marriage earlier this year. He attended Lowell Tech (now UMASS Lowell) where he received a degree in electrical engineering. He served 2 years in the National Guard before embarking on a 40 year career of engineering and later as a sales director for Cooper Power Systems.
John had a gift for all things mechanical. He loved to work on cars and household projects for family and friends. He was a devoted family man and raised his two sons in North Reading where he was always active helping them and their friends along the way. He had a love for football and enjoyed watching his sons play as well as later enjoying the Patriots dynasty. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Joan Puglia. Also survived by his 2 brothers, Kenneth and Carl Puglia; his sister Laurice Haines and his 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and wife Dawn of Reading and Matthew and his wife Megan of North Reading. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Katelyn and Lauren of Reading and Jason, Brooke and Makenna of North Reading.
Calling hours are 9:30-11:00 AM on Monday June 24, 2024 at Croswell Funeral Home in North Reading, followed by a service at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
Sorry to hear of John’s passing . My condolences to Joan and his sons and grandchildren. My memory of John was nothing but the best. John was a bit older but we go way back to his home and family. My best regards and sympathy, Lee Puglia aka Chuck.
I am saddened to learn of John’s passing. John was one of my Dad’s best friends and remained so for close to 65 years.
John and his dear wife Joan were also my God parents. That was always very special to me.
He meant so much to my father and our family.
I will always remember some of great stories that my had Dad shared with me about John and Tommy Henderson, his other best friend, carousing as teenagers. Most not fit for print .
My sincere condolences to Joan and their boys & grandchildren.
Pete Brennan Jr.
I can’t share much more than my brothers comments, because he laid out the special relationship my father had with John. They were close in the heart, loved to argue and laugh. My father’s eyes lit up when the phone rang from John, especially when we were away from New England for a number of years in California. As young as I was, I always loved visiting the Puglia’s house. Dad, was always excited to spend time with him and Joan.
-John Brennan (#3 son of Peter Brennan front North Reading)
Puglia Family,
So sorry to hear of John’s passing may God bless you at this difficult time. I am sure his mom and dad welcomed him with open arms.