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Josephine A.
(Zafuto) Pulli
d. Nov 3, 2026
Josephine (Zafuto) A. Pulli, 104, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 3, 2026 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY. Born on September 22, 1922 in Punxsutawney, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Arone) Zafuto.
Josephine came to Niagara Falls, NY as a child with her family and attended local schools. On November 21, 1945, she married Joseph A. Pulli at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Niagara Falls, NY, who predeceased her on June 27, 2011. She was employed by the Niagara Falls Board of Education for twenty years in housekeeping and retired in 1985. Josephine enjoyed cooking, baking and crocheting. She also liked to solve cryptograms and complete crossword puzzles.
Josephine is survived by two sons, Mark A. (late Christine) Pulli and Anthony J. (Janice) Pulli; five grandchildren, one step-granddaughter, three great-grandsons, one great-granddaughter and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband of 65 years, Joseph A. Pulli, she was predeceased by her siblings, Samuel (late Mary) Zafuto, Joseph (late Mary) Zafuto, Phyllis (late Louis) Valenti and Mary Eucker.
There will be no prior visitation. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial offerings may be made to Schoellkopf Health Care Facility, 621 10th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14302. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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