Rachel Shabana Pucciatti
1986 – 2021
Rachel Shabana Pucciatti passed away tragically on November 13, 2021. She was 34.
Born in Mumbai, India, she came to this country on November 20, 1987, just two days before her first birthday to join her parents, Joseph and Sandra Pucciatti.
After graduating from Hamilton High School West, she graduated from Mercer County Vocational School where she received her Cosmetology and Hairstyling license. Rachel worked at a number of hair salons and food establishments, most recently at the Asbury Park IHOP.
She was a member of Congregation Beth Chaim in Princeton Junction, where she became a Bat Mitzvah and Confirmand. She later worked at Beth Chaim’s Pre-School.
Rachel was a great lover of animals and cared for her toy poodle, Kelsi, for 15 years. A volunteer at the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, she was a sweet, delicate and giving young lady who was always open to helping others.
Rachel is survived by her loving parents Joseph and Sandra Pucciatti, Aunts and Uncles Jerry and Wendy Milstein, Lisa and John Bronski, Leonard and Melinda Pucciatti, Cousins John and wife Brittany Bronski, Jason Milstein, Rebecca and husband Brad Shoyer, Arielle and husband Casey Milstein Brennan, and numerous extended family members across the country. She is predeceased by maternal grandparents Harvey and Beverly Milstein and paternal grandparents Vincent and Jean Pucciatti, as well as numerous grand-aunts and grand-uncles.
Funeral services are Thursday, November 18 at 10:00 am at Congregation Beth Chaim, 329 Village Road East, Princeton Junction, NJ. Masks are required for all attendees.
Burial will follow at Congregation Brothers of Israel Cemetery, 1100 Cedar Lane, Hamilton Township, NJ.
Shiva will be observed at the Pucciatti residence on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 6pm to 9pm and Saturday, Nov. 20 from 6pm to 9pm, with a minyan service held on Thursday evening at 7:30pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Beth Chaim, Choir Fund, 329 Village Road East, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550, or to Boheme Opera NJ, P. O. Box 4157, Trenton, NJ 08610.
May her memory be for a blessing
So sorry for your terrible loss. May you find comfort and strength in knowing you were wonderful parents, and did the best any parent could do.
May Rachel find.peace and comfort
No words can express the loss of your beloved daughter Rachel.
May her soul continue on its journey.
Oh Joe and Sandra, I am SO SORRY for your loss. I’ve been through the loss of a child and understand your incredible pain. I pray that you find comfort as you go through this terrible time. Rachel will rest now.
My heartfelt condolences on your unimaginable loss. My empathy is boundless.
Dearest Joe & Sandra:
Please know the entire community of
St. Magdalen’s is lifting you up in prayer to the
One who heals.
May Rachel rest in peace.
Cheryl M.
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter, Rachel. May she Rest In Peace. Cherish your memories 🥰
So sorry to hear of your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Rachel years ago through the Senior Pucciattis .Your mother loved her so much and often spoke about Rachel. I had the pleasure of speaking to Rachel on many occasions at the post opera dinners. She was a lovely and beautiful little girl and at the last we spoke , she had grown into a beautiful, intelligent woman. May you all find peace and comfort .
So sorry for this sad loss! May Rachel find peace, and may her memory be a blessing.
Sending caring thoughts for your loss of Rachel. She will live on in your hearts. Continue to treasure your memories. Please take care.
Sandy and Joe, sending you love as you move through the coming days, weeks, and years. This is an unimaginable loss of a beautiful soul, a piece of your hearts and lives. I am so, so sorry.
David and I were so sad to hear of Rachel’s passing. We know how difficult this must be for you, and our thoughts are with you.
My sympathy for the loss of your beloved daughter.
I’m so very sorry to hear of Rachel’s passing. May the love and peace of our Lord get you through this very difficult time. May she Rest In Peace.
Dear Sandy and Jo,
My hope is that the beautiful memories of your daughter that you hold dear live on and bring you comfort, hope, and peace forward and always. I hope that hers was a joyful life that will live on wherever it may be….
A hug and with love,
Patricia Schneider
Dear Sandra and Joe,
We were shocked and saddened to hear last night of your great loss of Rachel. We know what a treasure she was to you, but she will continue to live on in your hearts and in eternity. And she will welcome you home when it is time to be re-united. You are in our thoughts and prayers. And may Rachel rest in peace!
– Monica and Anneliese (OLA choir)
I am shocked by the loss of Rachel.My deepest condolences to your family.I remember your joy when you first brought her home.May her memory be a blessing.
Ellen Weiner
I am so sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing.
-Matteo Neri
Dear Joe and Sandra,
I am heartbroken for you over the loss of Rachel.
May you find peace and comfort in all the good memories.
I’m deeply saddened by your loss. Rachel was a beautiful soul. My heart goes out to your family.
So sorry for the loss of your Rachael such a sweet and sensitive soul 😇I am blessed to have had Rachael grace my life in knowing her 🙏keep your memories and love of her close to your heart as love never dies but lives on forever ♥️
So sorry to hear of Rachel’s passing. I hope you may hang on to the good memories you remember having with your daughter.
Joan + Lou
Am beyond sorry to learn of your loss. I love you, Sandra & Joseph, with your generously spreading joyful creativities throughout our community. Hope you have some comfort from what others have shared here on your beautiful child/ your lives together.