Nunzio Steve Puleio

Nunzio (Steve) Puleio of Commack, New York passed peacefully on January 13, 2026. He was born on August 3, 1938 to Antonino and Florence Puleio in Brooklyn, New York where he grew up with his loving sisters, Nancy (pre-deceased) and Dorothy.

He was an insurance adjuster for many years and retired at 75 years of age. He enjoyed many things including traveling, working in his yard, helping out friends and family, but most of his enjoyment came from spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Madelene of 66 years and his children, Steven (Rose) and Denise (John) Zappia. He was a loving grandfather to Jennifer Rose.

Steve was a Catholic and in his retirement life, became a proud member of the Knights of Columbus.

Madelene and family will be accepting visitors on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm at Moloney’s Hauppauge Funeral Home, 840 Wheeler Road, Hauppauge, NY 11788.

His life will be celebrated on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00 am at St. Thomas More RC Church, 115 Kings Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Alzheimer’s Association - National Office