It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph Pugliese of Traverse City, Michigan, who passed away on February 24, 2024, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Vincenzo Pugliese and Antionetta Pugliese; his son Vincent; and his siblings, Andrew, Jenney, Cathryn, John, Michealla "Lena" and Charlie.

He is survived by : his wife Beth; his daughters, Julie Wichern (Donald) and Renee Klingelsmith (Jason); his grandchildren, Tyler Klingelsmith (Fairril), Megan Klingelsmith, Hannah Swartz (Nick), Andy Wichern (Danielle) and Jeff Wichern (Amy); his great grandchildren, Darcy, Aubrey, Reef, Lucy and Emery; and his sister Mary Lavine. He is also survived by many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of one's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home