Salisbury - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Joseph Ronald Puleo of Salisbury MA on February 12th, 2026.

Joseph served for four years in the United States Navy in the Fighter Squadron until his honorable discharge with a 1st Good Conduct Award in 1962.

Joseph spent 32 years in the computer industry working his way from circuit designer to world-wide management on Microsoft's IT Certification program. His career took him all over the world and when he retired, he followed his passion, photography and writing. He became an award winning photographer and published many books and poetry.

He was looking forward to catching up with all his friends and family who departed before him.

Those that preceded him are his father and mother, Joseph and Veronica Puleo, his brother Peter Puleo, his sisters, Janice "Kitchie" Paras and Joanne Smyrnious, all of Peabody, MA.

He leaves behind his nephew David Paras and his daughter, Emily Paras both of Peabody MA, his former wife Susan Bradshaw of San Francisco CA and his adopted family, Derek, Lorna, Zach and Ceileigh Morgan of Salisbury MA.

A celebration of Life will be held at the Newburyport Pentecostal Assembly in Newburyport MA on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at noon.