Evelyn Pucino Shea, beloved wife of James Shea and devoted mother of Marguerite Shea, died on Feb 12, 2016. Evelyn was born in Poughkeepsie NY on March 20, 1925, the daughter of John C. Pucino and Margaret Coughlin Pucino. She grew up in New Paltz NY and moved with her family to CT living most of her life in Coventry. Evelyn had a strong faith in God and was an active parishioner of St Mary Church in Coventry where, at every event, she could be found in the kitchen cooking and making fried dough. She lived her faith through service including as a Eucharistic Minister. She was proud of her Italian heritage. Long after she prepared the family recipe for meatballs for the last time, she continued to share the stories and music of her childhood. She will always be remembered by those whose lives she so lovingly touched.
In addition to her husband James, Evelyn is survived by many nieces and nephews including Daniel Coughlin and Kathleen Hutson. She was predeceased by her daughter, Marguerite and two brothers, John J. and Daniel A. Pucino.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, Feb 17th at 10:00am, St. Mary Church, 1600 Main St, Coventry CT. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Coventry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made St Francis Foundation, 95 Woodland St., Hartford CT 06105 or http://www.saintfrancisdonor.com. Please specify the Pulmonary Department. For online condolences please visit: www.pietrasfuneralhome.com.
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