Lugian Medico

Rockland Mr. Lugian "Lou" Medico, 85, of Rockland, died Tuesday, in the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth after a short illness. He was born in Braintree on December 13, 1922, son of the late Dominic and Cristine (Giso) Medico. He was raised and educated in Braintree and lived in Abington until moving to Rockland in 1959. Mr. Medico served in the Navy for 12 years seeing service in WW2 and Korea. He was the recipient of the American Area Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and the WW2 Victory medal. He was the retired founder and owner of the Rockland Auto Body shop in Rockland. He was the former owner of several racehorses and was active in the horse racing society. He and his wife of 62 years traveled cross country in their camper for many years. Mr. Medico was given a Traing Award by Hanover Fire Rescue Squad in 1974. He is survived by his wife, Jennie (Bevilacqua) Medico. Father of Robert L. Medico of Rockland, Louis R. Medico of Pawtucket, RI and Dominic D. Medico of Hanson. Brother of Michael Medico of CA and Frank Medico of Washington, DC and Mary Medico of Braintree. Grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 8. He was the father of the late Patricia A. Johnson and brother of the late Lawrence Medico, Angie Oberg and Rose Richardi. The Funeral Mass will be on Friday at 9 AM in Holy Family Church, 403 Union Street, Rockland. Interment will be in Blue Hill Cemetery in Braintree. Visiting Hours will be on Thursday from 4-8 PM in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 45 East Water St. in ROCKLAND. SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME 781-878-0920 FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1897