Clara Puddy Nuzzo

Clara Jean "Puddy" Nuzzo, 70, of 117 Harrisburg Run, passed away,  Monday, August 21, 2017, at home, surrounded by her loving family,

Born December 10, 1946, in Bradford she was a daughter of the late William and Ann (Hohnerlein) Abrams.

On June 22, 1968 in Bradford, she married John Anthony Nuzzo who passed away December 6, 1992.

Puddy was a 1964 graduate of Bradford Area High School. She had been employed in the art department at Zippo Mfg., Speers, Fannin's Dress Shop, Grahams Greenhouse, Big Lots and Worth W. Smith Co.

She was an amazing artist who loved science and was fascinated by holograms. She enjoyed a good Hallmark movie and liked to share her opinion of the wardrobe worn by the Weather Channel Anchors.

When her children were younger, Puddy was the neighborhood mom, all the kids were welcome. She relished her tiny cups of coffee and loved how the morning sun streamed in to her bedroom window at different angles during the year. She was the rock that her family anchored themselves to. Puddy was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and a great friend.

Surviving are three children, a daughter, Angela Nuzzo, of Bradford, two sons, Jesse (Carrie Thomas) Nuzzo, of Custer City, and Joseph (Rochelle) Nuzzo, of Bradford, two granddaughters, Abbagayl Nuzzo and Freya Nuzzo, two sisters, Anna Maria "Trena" Ansell, of Topeka, KS, and Joan Ella (Harry) Peterson, of Ridgway, a brother, William (Margaret) Abrams, of Somerville, MA, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and eldest daughter, Patricia Nuzzo, who died October 17, 2013.

Family will be receiving friends on, Saturday, August 26, 2017, from 10:00 to 11:00am in the  Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 33 South Ave., where a Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am  with Rev. Raymond Gramata, pastor of St. Bernard Church officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

To family of Puddy. So very sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
— Larry Fox Suzie Fox

Our Dear Sweet Aunt Puddy words cannot begin to say what Aunt Puddy meant in our lives - with all her tenderness and fun loving kindheartedness - She has given us such wonderful memories - Having Puddy be such a fixture during our childhood was a very special thing and I will be forever greatful for having been able to has her as our Aunt - Im not sure If she ever knew how her sweet and loving ways made as much of an impression & were so important with such guidence to her family and friends but anyone that has ever have the privilage of knowing Aunt Puddy would understand We love you and our hearts & prayers go out to all the Family for comfort and peace * keep waving *
— Trena Kathleen Peterson

I am saddened by your loss. Your mom and dad were the first friends Jim introduced me to. Puddy was so special. Always smiling and positive. Kind, gentle, funny, shining in her own special way. Jim was so very fond of her too. There are not enough words to give her the credit she deserves for dedicating herself to her family. She always made me smile. And she always won at Scramble! She was lovely and gracious. Now she is keeping track of John and Jim in heaven. Lol
— Rhonda Weigartz Prentiss

The loss of Puddy is a heartbreaking. Her daughter, Tricia, was my best friend and I got to know and love her mother as I loved Tricia. Her sudden death is a horrific loss, not only to her beautiful family, but to all who knew her. She was forever smiling and happy. I will miss her dearly but take comfort in the knowledge that she is in a better place. Shine on Mother, shine on.
— Deb Cappello

Sincere sympathy to Puddy''s family. Dad and I enjoyed our visit with her and her family in 2002. With fond memories and love, Cousin, Kathy Abrams Hanna
— Kathy Hanna

Angela, Jesse, Jon and families, I wish I was there to give you all a hug. I have very fond memories of Aunt Puddy and family gatherings at your home. I''m comforted to know she''s back in the arms of Uncle John and I know they are in Heaven with Tricia making faces, and laughing! Love you all! Jennie
— Jennifer Ansell Blair

You are in my thoughts and prayers. What a beautiful lady
— Jill

I remember being so happy when Pudy married my cousin John Nuzzoshe was very pretty and had such a fun and sunny personality! She made you feel happy just to be around her. She was an wonderful artist and had so much talent. Pudy and my Aunt Lil (Lillian Nuzzo) were very good friends and enjoyed a close relationship, even as Aunt Lil was plotting behind the scenes to get her son John and Pudy together in a romantic union! Pudy had a smile that would light up the room, eyes that twinkled with playfulness, and a keen sense of wit and humor that would have you laughing whenever in her company. She raised a fine family of four children, part of that by herself as her husband died unexpectedly and much too young. I am so grateful I had an opportunity to know Pudy. She was a very sweet and remarkable person. May she always rest in peace.
— Susie Ryan Schweigel

Condolences

  • To family of Puddy. So very sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

    — Larry Fox Suzie Fox
  • Our Dear Sweet Aunt Puddy words cannot begin to say what Aunt Puddy meant in our lives - with all her tenderness and fun loving kindheartedness - She has given us such wonderful memories - Having Puddy be such a fixture during our childhood was a very special thing and I will be forever greatful for having been able to has her as our Aunt - Im not sure If she ever knew how her sweet and loving ways made as much of an impression & were so important with such guidence to her family and friends but anyone that has ever have the privilage of knowing Aunt Puddy would understand We love you and our hearts & prayers go out to all the Family for comfort and peace * keep waving *

    — Trena Kathleen Peterson
  • I am saddened by your loss. Your mom and dad were the first friends Jim introduced me to. Puddy was so special. Always smiling and positive. Kind, gentle, funny, shining in her own special way. Jim was so very fond of her too. There are not enough words to give her the credit she deserves for dedicating herself to her family. She always made me smile. And she always won at Scramble! She was lovely and gracious. Now she is keeping track of John and Jim in heaven. Lol

    — Rhonda Weigartz Prentiss
  • The loss of Puddy is a heartbreaking. Her daughter, Tricia, was my best friend and I got to know and love her mother as I loved Tricia. Her sudden death is a horrific loss, not only to her beautiful family, but to all who knew her. She was forever smiling and happy. I will miss her dearly but take comfort in the knowledge that she is in a better place. Shine on Mother, shine on.

    — Deb Cappello
  • Sincere sympathy to Puddy''s family. Dad and I enjoyed our visit with her and her family in 2002. With fond memories and love, Cousin, Kathy Abrams Hanna

    — Kathy Hanna