Maria Puleo

October 29, 1947 - August 28, 2020

Maria Puleo, 72 of Staten Island, New York died on Friday, August 28, 2020, at Staten Island University Hospital North in Staten Island, New York. Born Wednesday, October 29, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the loving daughter of the late Louis Gangi and Sue Lorenzo Gangi. Maria attended Catherine MacCauley High School in Brooklyn. She later moved from Brooklyn and settled in Staten Island in 1976. Maria worked as an Administrative Building Assistant, working for RSF Building corporation for over 20 years. She was currently with Belair Ridge Development Corporation. Maria enjoyed cooking and organizing trips and taking trips with her dearest friends. She loved giving to her 5 grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. Maria also liked going to the casino and was especially fond of Atlantic City. Maria was the loving mother to Michele Colosi and Michael Puleo. Devoted grandmother to James, Michael, Samantha, Emily and Isabella. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, August 31, 2020, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. The family kindly asks that in lieu of flowers, you make a donation to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or Alzheimer's Assocation in Maria's name.