Krystyna S. Puccio, MD, (nee Zajac), 65, of Old Tappan, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Beloved wife of Dr. Carmelo Puccio. Loving mother of Gregory and wife Arica of Baltimore, MD, Alexander of Old Tappan and Benjamin of Old Tappan. Dearest sister of Helena Cannone.
Krystyna was a physician specializing in hematology oncology. She was a devoted “soccer mom” to her three sons and volunteered her time at Don Bosco Prep where they graduated high school. Krystyna also volunteered at St. Pius X Church for many years. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday 10 AM at St. Pius X Church with interment to follow at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, NY. Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org would be greatly appreciated.
Krystyna was a most compassionate and generous woman. She will be missed by family and friends.
Krys was one of my dearest friends over many, many years. Just a wonderful person, friend, mother, wife and mentor. The kindest, most energetic person you will ever meet.
She will be missed by so many.