Francis Puleo passed away after a brief illness at his daughter's home in Plymouth surrounded by his family on June 6, 2008. He was 79 years of age. Francis was born and raised in Malden, graduated from Malden High School, Class of 1947 and attended Bunker Hill Community College. Mr. Puleo lived in Melrose for over 50 years. Francis was a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time with his late wife Mary, his four daughters, his two sons and his faithful companion Otto the dog. Mr. Puleo worked as a head lineman for the Massachusetts Electric Company for 42 years. He enjoyed traveling, was an avid reader, a diehard Red Sox & Patriots fan and enjoyed bird watching. Francis volunteered at the Museum of Science, the St. Francis House with the Literacy Volunteers of America and was a member of the Melrose Elks. Mr. Puleo was the beloved husband of the late Mary F. (Hogan) Puleo. Loving father of Susan J. Milliken & her husband Stephen, Paulette T. Saggio & her husband Bill all of Plymouth, Diane M. Keohan & her husband Tim, Lori A. Rizza & her husband Mark all of Topsfield, Daniel F. Puleo of Melrose, Mark A. Puleo of Hampton, NH as well as being a foster father to many. Devoted grandfather of Billy, Jodi, Melissa, Kristen, Heather, Michael, Matthew, Eric, Courtney, Caitlin & Dylan. Survived by his faithful companion Otto. Loving brother of John & Vincent Puleo and Pauline Trischetta all of Malden. Brother-in-law of Johanna Ellsworth of Malden. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Wed. June 11th at 10AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St. Melrose at 11AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Tues. 4-8PM. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery Melrose. Memorial contributions may be made to Reach Inc., 20 Middle St. Plymouth 02360.