Mr. Joseph A. Puzo

September 26, 1925 - January 29, 2017

Mr. Joseph A. Puzo, 91, of Cortland, passed away Sunday January 29, 2017 at the Hospicare residence in Ithaca, N.Y. Born September 26, 1925 in Cortland Joe was the son of Dominick and Giacondina Andonucci Puzo and a lifelong Cortland resident. Joe was an Army veteran of World War ll, serving in the 69th Infantry Division. He was the Manager of the Coca-Cola bottling plant in Cortland for many years. Joe was a member of the Cortland Rotary Club and was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church and was Chairman of the St. Anthony's Festival for many years, in addition Joe volunteered countless hours at St. Anthony's Church in various capacities. He is survived by his son; Joseph (Robin) Puzo of Homer and his daughter; Sue (Paul) Ackley of DeRuyter, two sisters; Betty Yacono and Mary Tinker both of Cortland, 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Potter Puzo in 2002 and by his siblings; Tony, Louis and Tommy and Margaret Yacovone and Jennie Fiorille. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. In St. Anthony's Church. Prayers of committal will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Contributions in Joe's memory may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church 59 N. Main St., Cortland, N.Y. 13045. Condolences may also be sent to the family by visiting www.riccardifuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St. Cortland, N.Y.