Michael G. Puppolo, 81
ADAMS, Mass. — Michael G. "Sonny" Puppolo, 81, of 85 East Hoosac St., died Monday morning, July 20, 2015, at Williamstown Commons.
Born in Adams on Oct. 29, 1933, a son of Frank Puppolo and Alice Caron Puppolo Green, he attended schools in North Adams and Adams.
A Navy veteran of the Korean War, he served aboard the USS Columbus, until his honorable discharge in 1954. He also served with the Massachusetts National Guard for more than 20 years.
Mr. Puppolo was employed as an engineer for Boston & Maine Railroad and Guilford Transportation until his retirement. Earlier, he had operated the former Puppolo Appliance store on State Street in North Adams for many years.
He had been a communicant of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. He was a member of Adams Post 160 American Legion, the Adams Lodge of Elks, the Sons of Italy and the Polish National Alliance. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and attending all of his grandchildren's sporting events. He had also coached the Adams Golden Jets youth football team for 15 years.
He and his wife, the former Elaine D. Wnuk, were married on June 18, 1955.
Besides his wife of 60 years, he leaves three sons, Rod Puppolo and his wife, Lisa, and Gary Puppolo and his wife, Lisa, all of Adams, and Perry Puppolo and his wife, Erin, of Lincoln University, Pa.; a sister, Patricia Palmer of Savoy; seven grandchildren, Abby, Kasey, Michael, Ryan, Fallon, Kali and Madison; two cousins, John Michael Puppolo of New York and David Puppolo of New Hampshire, as well as several nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL NOTICE — The funeral for Mr. Puppolo will be held on Thursday, July 23 ,at 10 a.m. from Paciorek Funeral Home, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, with Deacon Gregory LaFreniere of the Parish of St. John Paul II officiating. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Adams.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, July 22, from 5 to 7 at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Adams Lassie League, PO Box 582, Adams, MA 01220; or to the Hoosac Valley Girls Softball Booster Club, 125 Savoy Road, Cheshire, MA 01225.