Elsie A. Pugliese

Mrs. Pugliese, 65, of East Brunswick, died March 30, 2008, in JFK Medical Center, Edison. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at T.J. Maxx, East Brunswick, where she worked for 15 years. Her husband, Joseph M. Pugliese, died in 2001. Surviving are four daughters, Jerri Lazar of the Whitehouse Station section of Readington, Gigi Reh of Somerville, Gina Ficarotta of Yardley, Pa., and Joanne Pugliese of East Brunswick; a brother, John Fejeran Jr. of Florida; two sisters, Frances Santos of Texas and Carlin Lopez of Florida; and six grandchildren. A Mass was offered at St. Thomas theApostle Church, Old Bridge. Interment was in Holy Cross Burial Park, South Brunswick. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.