Armando Arthur Puchetti "Mondo", as he was dearly referred to by his late wife, Dorothy Yvonne Puchetti. Arthur was 85 years old, and a long time resident of Piney Point, MD who passed away quietly at St. Mary's Hospital on Monday June 9th, 2008.

He was born on May 18th, 1924 in Baltimore, MD, to Anna Matilda D'Ambrosio (Puchetti) and Nicholas Puchetti, both of Italy, who had only been in the United States since 1920. He is survived by two sisters, Ann Breslaur of Piney Point, and Rose O'Brien and husband Jack of Annapolis, MD.

He grew up in Washington D.C. along with his two sisters, Ann and Rose. He spent many summers in Piney Point, where he eventually made his home. Arthur married Dorothy Yvonne Martin in March of 1943, who preceded him in death and was laid to rest in February 1998. They were married for almost 55 years. Arthur lived a full life beginning by meeting his beloved wife at the age of 14 years old, to enlisting in the United States Naval Reserve at the age of 18 to serve in World War II. . He is honored veteran who survived the Invasion of Normandy. He returned safely home in September 1945 to his wife. Dorothy and Arthur have three children, Barbara Ann Raley, Gay Darlene Brittian and Nicholas Puchetti.

Arthur was a skilled tradesman, who spent most of his life as a Photo Engraver, a trade he learned from his father who owned and operated D.C. Engraving Co. in the late 20's. Arthur also became a private business owner of Oakwood Lodge Bar and Restaurant from 1958-1974, approximately. Our fondest memories are of him were his years of working on the Potomac River as a waterman. He spent many mornings telling sea stories at Swanns Restaurant. He was a hard worker with a happy spirit, and a kind hearted person. He loved people, and people loved him in return.

Arthur is survived by his three children, Barbara, her husband Clarke, Gay and her husband Robert, and Nicholas and his wife Julie; 7 grandchildren; Charles Christian Raley, Jeanne Marie Christensen, Heather Raley Perkins, Michele Ann Coberly, Nicole Sara Brittian, Amanda Marie Puchetti and Nicholas Armando Puchetti; 10 great grand children; Charles Christian Raley, Jr., Katherine Elizabeth Raley; Benjamin Gerard Raley; Alexandra Marie Christensen; Sara Brittain Coberly; Abigail Yvonne Coberly, Elizabeth Catherine Coberly; Zachary Clarke Perkins, Noah Timothy Perkins, and Colin Chase Raley Perkins. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, as well as his dearest closest companion, Susanne Poe who has been at his side for the past 10 years and her surviving children and grandchildren. .

Prayers were held at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD on Wednesday June 11, 2008 from 5 to 8 pm. A mass of Christian Burial was offered on June 12th, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in St. George's Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD, Monsignor Karl A. Chimiak was the celebrant . Followed by the burial at St. George's Episcopal Church, Valley Lee, MD.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.