Alvira D. Puccini-Budda "Vita" (nee Zulli) Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the age of 97 years and 5 days. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Puccini and the late Ralph Budda. Cherished mother of Danita Jacobs, Allen Budda (Donna Duprey) and Daryl Budda. Treasured companion of Robert Tobin. Dear sister of Armand (Evelyn) Zulli. She is also preceded in death by her children: Dennis Puccini, Thomas Puccini and Paulette Serafin. She is survived 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Memorial visitation Friday, March 25, 2022 from 9:30- 11 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3100 W. Parnell Ave. Milwaukee. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Entombment to follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery. Vita was a 1943 graduate of Riverside High School. As a young woman Vita worked in her father's ice cream factory and ice cream parlor, Marine Veteran Ice Cream. Supporting the war effort during World War II Vita worked in the office of a blue print factory. Vita then worked for many years and retired from First Wisconsin National Bank. After retirement Vita spent much of her time volunteering for the Salvation Army, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The Performing Art Center (PAC), The National Association for the Mentally Ill, The National Association of Letter Carriers, Widows or Widowers, St. Charles Borromeo Church and many other groups. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Prasser-Kleczka Bay View Chapel 414-483-2322