87, a longtime resident of Phoenix passed away peacefully on March 15, 2016 with her two sons at her side. She was born March 20, 1928 in Detroit Michigan. Antoinette earned her accounting degree in Michigan. After meeting the man of her dreams, Salvatore “Sam” Bulgarella, whom she was married to for 52 enjoyable years. Her family moved to Phoenix where she worked for First National Bank of Arizona. After working at the bank for a few years, she decided to have a family and raised two sons that she and Sam were very proud of. She loved to cook, bowl, create crafts and spend time with her family and friends. She took pride and joy in the home that she and her family still live in for nearly 62 years. Heaven is blessed with her soul. She is survived by her two sons, Larry, Mario and sister Josephine, two nieces, one nephew, two great nieces and three great nephews. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Monday, March 21, 2016 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2312 E. Campbell Avenue, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
Kimberly Huffman
The Day God Called You Home
God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, he closed you tired eyes,
He whispered to you “Peace be Thine” and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
You’ve left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children, you’re always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home
My Prays go out to you and your Family. Kimberly