Newington Obituary: Angela Smith, 70

Angela Marie (Puglisi) Smith died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday May13, 2018.

She was born on March 8, 1948 in Hartford where she lived until 1980 when she moved to Newington, where she resided for the rest of her life. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Laraia) Puglisi. She was predeceased by her husband Allan R. Smith in 2010, whom she cared for during his 2 year battle with ALS. They had been married for 40 years.

She leaves her son Gordon and daughter in law Sally Smith of New Britain, her daughter Beverlee and son in law Jason Sipes of Newington, and her 4 beloved grandchildren Geoffrey, Zachary , Leila and Jesse who were all the light of her life. She was predeceased by her sister Leila Puglisi and her brother John Puglisi. She is survived by her sister Joanne Grabek of Portland. She also leaves many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends who surrounded her during her life and her illness.

She graduated from South Catholic High School in 1966 and then attended New Britain School of Nursing in 1969. Many of her nursing school friends remained close friends through the years.

She worked at Hartford Hospital from 1969 until she retired in 2005. She worked as a float nurse for many years until she joined the JB4 team. She continued to work and then volunteer for many years after her retirement.

Besides her family, her love was the beach. She was able to enjoy many years at her cottage in Youngs Village in Madison where she made many friends over the years and spent much time at Hammonassett Beach. She had a love for Nubble lighthouse and the southern coast of Maine.

She was devoted to her family every day. When her kids were grown and she and Dad were retired they were able to travel extensively. She embraced her Italian heritage and was able to travel to Italy with her parents and sister Joanne. She was able to live independently until her hospitalization 2 weeks ago.

Her family would like to express profound gratitude to all the nurses and staff who cared for her during her hospitalization and subsequent hospice care. The hospice team, nurses and aids helped ease her transition to her eternal life.

Angie had a fierce love for her family and a zest for life. She will be greatly missed by all who were touched by her. She will live forever in all of us and we will forever feel her love.

Friends and family may call to the Brooklawn Funeral Home, 511 Brook St. Rocky Hill on Saturday May 19th 12-2 pm, a church service in her honor will be held at Center Church in Hartford on Sunday May 20th at 3pm.

In lieu of flowers friends and family may donate to a charity of their choice in her name.

For online guestbook please visit www.brooklawnfuneralhome.com.