Obituary of John La Puzz

La Puzz, John age 97 of Paterson, at rest in Paramus on March 30, 2015. Beloved husband of forty seven years of the late and former Anna Guiri (1999). Loving father of Paula Ann Fenimore and her husband Joseph of Fair Lawn and John La Puzz Jr. and his wife Michele of Hewitt. Dear grandfather of Stephanie Fredericka. Great grandfather of Tristan John Fredericka. Brother of Frances Vitale of Wayne. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Born in Paterson, he was a lifelong resident of the city. He was an employee for the Passaic County Parks Commission, Paterson for many years before retiring in 1982. He was also a Body and Fender Specialist and Automobile Painter for La Puzz Auto Body, Paterson for forty years. Mr. La Puzz was a WWII Army Veteran, receiving the Purple Heart, three Bronze Stars, the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal and a Presidential Unit Citation. He most recently received the New Jersey State Medal. He was a member of the American Legion Post# 227, Totowa, the former V.F.W. Post # 10104, Totowa and the D.A.V., Clifton. Mr. La Puzz loved his garden, he loved to cook and make Italian recipes. He also loved to spend time with his family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa on Thursday at 10:00 AM. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Relatives and friends may visit Wednesday from 4-8 PM. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.