John W. Puma

2002 – 2024

John W. Puma, 21, of Rome, passed away unexpectedly on Friday May 24, 2024, in Rome. He was born in Rome, N.Y. on June 06, 2002, son of Vincenza Puma. John was educated in Rome schools and graduated from Rome Free Academy, class of 2020. He was employed by Applebee’s in Rome. Johnny had a strong work ethic, was a devoted uncle, enjoyed playing and listening to music, gaming, spending time with his family, and his two cats, Milo, and Lily.

Surviving are his mother, Vincenza Puma, four brothers; Salvatore (Meagan) Di Salvo, Rosario Di Salvo, Timmothy Di Salvo, and Tommy Puma, three sisters; Elizabeth Di Salvo, Lisa (Mike) Salamy, and Kim Di Salvo, his grandmother, Vita Puma (John Longeretta) as well as his three nieces, Gabriella, Gianna, and Sophia Di salvo, and his nephew, Michael Salamy, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was pre-deceased by his maternal grandfather, Angelo Puma.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday May 31, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St John the Baptist Church, 210 E. Dominick Street, with the Rev. Paul F. Angelicchio officiating. Family and friends may call at the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 7751 Merrick Rd. Rome, on Thursday May 30, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

To offer online condolences, please visit www.njbushfuneralhome.com.