Mrs. Eleanor Puleo

January 27, 1925 - September 23, 2016

Mrs. Eleanor Puleo, 91, of Mayfield passed away peacefully on Friday, September 23, 2016 at St. Mary's Healthcare in Amsterdam following a brief illness. Born in Gloversville, NY she is the daughter of the late Howard D. and Ella May Clark Putman. She is a 1943 graduate of Gloversville High School and then attended a business secretarial school. She worked for several years as a Secretary for Gloversville Credit Bureau. Eleanor was a member of the Mayfield United Methodist Church and a former member of the Women's Auxiliary of Pleasant Square Vol. Fire Department. She enjoyed skiing, golfing and playing bridge. She also enjoyed reading novels, knitting and spending many an enjoyable August Saturday with her husband at the Saratoga Race Track. Eleanor is predeceased by her husband Peter Puleo. They were united in marriage for over 60 years. Her loving family includes son, P. Michael Puleo of Mayfield, a daughter, Deborah Puleo- Seitz(Robert Seitz) of Coral Springs, FL; grandchildren, Connor Kerns, Graham M. Puleo and Sonya Seitz; great grandchildren, Finn Kerns and Liam Bonisteel. She is also survived by cousins. Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 10am until 11am at Gloversville Funeral Service, Inc., 4 Second Ave. Gloversville NY 12078. A memorial service will follow at 11am with Rev. Jerry Oliver, Pastor of the Mayfield United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Gloversville. Contributions may be made in memory of Eleanor to the Mayfield United Methodist Church, 20 North Main St, Mayfield, NY 12117 or a charity of your choice. Please visit the family's online condolence website at www.gloversvillefuneralservice.com.