John J. Puleo (Det. Sgt. BPD, Ret.)
John J. Puleo (Det. Sgt. BPD, Ret.), at his home in Dorchester, surrounded by family, Wednesday July 15, 2020.
Beloved husband of the late Mary T. (Killilea) Puleo. Loving father of Sr. Marie T. Puleo MFIC of Rome and Newton, Kathleen A. Coughlin and her husband Michael of Dorchester and the late John J. Puleo Jr. and his surviving wife Lorraine of Braintree. Grandfather of Nicholas Puleo, Matthew Puleo, James Coughlin, Joseph Coughlin and Mary Coughlin. Great-grandfather of Sam, Maeve, and Marshall Puleo. Brother of Ann Mazzone of Dorchester and the late Carmello Brillo and Rose Strack.
Visitation at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE Saturday July 18, 8:15 – 9:15 am. Funeral Mass private. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.
After leaving the Navy in 1951, He became a member of the Boston Police Department from 1951 to1995. He was most proud to have been part of the Tactical Patrol Force and Mobile Operations. As a lieutenant in Mobile Operations he was among a group of superior officers recognized by the Provost Marshal of the Army for his “professionalism and exceptional leadership which contributed significantly to the efficient accomplishment of the Army mission in the Boston area”.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, 790 Centre St., Newton, MA 02458.
Guestbook Entries
So sad to hear of your loss. Mr. Puleo/John was such a kind man and friend. He will be missed. We know he is be so happy now to be with Marie the love of his life. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband,dad,grandpa,greatgrand pa,brother etc…and friend to many!!! ❤ i will always remember you for being the kindness and giving person! May you rest on peace with your sweetheart. With deepest sympathy, love Walter, Linda & Family xo
Dear Sister Marie and Kathy,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your father. I hope that fond memories and those that are closest to you will bring you some comfort at this time. May his memory be eternal and may he rest in peace.
Dear Marie…your dad was a great person and will be greatly missed…you’re in my thoughts and prayers…..love. Noelle
John was a gentle giant who I had the pleasure to know and call a friend. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers to the family!
To the Puleo family. My deepest sympathies. Mr Puleo was a wonderful, kind and good man with a good heart. I’ve known Mr Puleo for many many years. I’ve always cared for him. He deeply touched me this past Christmas when he turned to me and said I love you and I responded I love you too. He lived a good life with a good family and he’ll be deeply missed. May you all be at peace and have strength to get through this difficult time. Love Stella Paul also sends his condolences and sympathy.
Kathy and Sister Marie:
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your dad. He was a
great and wonderful man. May you be given great peace knowing
that he is now with the Lord in heaven.
Dear Sister Marie and Kathy,
What a gentleman! I loved it when he and his Marie were on my appointment list. I once told your dad that I and thousand other students had watched President-Elect Kennedy arrive at Harvard one cold January morning. John went to his friends at the Kennedy Library and found a picture of that crowd with me right in the middle! I believe that acts of generosity like that were as normal for him as breathing. May he and your lovely mother rest in eternal peace. Terry Murphy
Kathyr parents just read of the loss of your father, condolences to you and all your family. Your parents were the nicest,kindest,caring people. He and Mom are happy to be together again. Peace be with you you. You were a wonderful daughter.