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Joseph Zucco Obituary

Joseph N. Zucco 1947 - 2012 WESTFIELD - Joseph Nicholas Zucco, 65, Ascended into the Journey of Everlasting Life, on Saturday July 14, 2012. He is now reunited with his parents, Frank J. Zucco Sr., Frances Catherine (Melo) Zucco; his sister, Kathryn Zucco Dolan; and his nephew, Jeffrey John Zucco. Remembering him in their hearts forever are his 3 children, Barry Zucco and his wife Sinthya, of Deerfield Beach, FL, Kate "Buggy" Zucco, of Westfield; Brian Zucco and his girlfriend Katelynn Popko, of Albany, NY; his beloved grandson, Ethan Colkos of Westfield; his brother, Frank J. Zucco Jr and his wife Donna, of Agawam; his sister, Nancy Zucco of Westfield; 3 nephews, Darryl and Joseph Lamagdeleine, and Tim Zucco; his former wife and her partner, Gail Haggerty and Ed Margosiak; special friends, Tom Burkhardt, Fred and Eileen Doherty; extended Haggerty family-Erin Haggerty of Hampton, NH, Claire and Woody Woodard of Atkinson, NH, Corey and Mike Woodard , Maureen and husband Brad Charters, all of New Hampshire; Sally and John Haggerty of Harpswell, ME, John Jr and Sydney Haggerty, Bob and Meg Haggerty and their daughter Nola Fern all of Maine. He will also be remembered by his friends in "The Chianti Club" and their monthly get togethers. Joseph was born in Springfield, graduated from Agawam High School (Class of 1965) and attended both UMass, and Westfield State. He retired in 2009 from Mass Mutual, as an Information Security Architect. Joseph had been involved with computer/information technology for 40 years. An accomplished musician, he was a noted guitarist, performing with such local bands as The Boss Tweeds, Bold, Clean Living and Handpicked. He also enjoyed gardening and his family, especially his grandson. His family is so thankful to the doctors, nurses and entire staff of the I.C.U. at Noble Hospital, Westfield for their wonderful care given to Joseph. The family will gather to celebrate with friends, his life, on Friday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM in Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home, 985 Main St., Agawam. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Baystate Health Foundation (413) 794-7738 or to the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, (800)404-2898 ext. 7316. forastierefuneralhome.com

Published by The Republican from Jul. 16 to Jul. 17, 2012.
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His picture, one taken with me one night in Newport. RIP Joe.
Frank

Frank Shaw

July 10, 2023

Joe,
A friend through college and beyond. Always my big friend with the big smile.
To share music with someone creates memories for a lifetime. I can still hear him and see him.
Fondly..,

Frank Shaw

Friend

July 11, 2021

I spent many happy hours in Joes company on campus (at the Hatch) and onstage as a Boss Tweed. The Tweeds have played one or two reunion gigs in the Valley since then and I know that his wonderful musical spirit was there with us. We loved Joe. May he Rest In Peace. Love to his family.
Frank Shaw

Frank Shaw

July 10, 2019

May 2, 2013

missing you every day, love you Dad

May 2, 2013

Joe...Will miss you.Rest in Peace..

Shahn Soomro

October 31, 2012

There are few on the planet with a heart the size of the one that Joe had. I remember his smile and his laugh... and his Henrix licks. RIP Joe. Save me a place in your angel band.
Frank

frank shaw

July 23, 2012

Till we meet again my friend.
Love,Cathy

Catherine

July 22, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

July 22, 2012

To the Zucco Family,

Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all thru this difficult time.

The Dazelle Family

July 22, 2012

Joe , I'll always miss the days of our band Xebec and the song I'm so Proud no one played that song better than you and our saturday drives.

Phil

July 20, 2012

Frank and family sorry about loss my prayers go out to the zucco family.
love ted sibilia.

July 20, 2012

July 18, 2012

July 18, 2012

Katie, Barry, Brian, Ethan, Nan, Frank, Donna...
to all of you who love Joe. My earliest memories of him are being a little girl and his amazing patience when we (who?!) wanted to hear his latest musical find. As the years passed we lost touch but reconnected a few years ago, after his surgery. I'm so glad we did, and that my son got a chance to meet him. To all of you, my loving thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Turowsky

July 18, 2012

Kate - So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was so fortunate to have been able to spend so much time with both you and Ethan...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pam Bombardier

July 18, 2012

I still use your famous quotes-you are truly missed...

Daniel McLane

July 17, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lisa & Matt McBride

July 17, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

ANNA WING

July 17, 2012

The pizza will have been ordered and the wine poured, but one glass will remain unfilled, one seat empty. Our Joe is with us no longer and we are deeply saddened.

--The Chianti Club- Jim Wolski, Joseph Stiefel, Jim Greaney, Tom Burkhard, -- Jr. Members, Monica and Katie Stiefel, Ian and Elisa Wolski.

July 17, 2012

Joe, Such wonderful memories of the Viking Days with The Band Zebec, Phil , Jimmy, Tommy, Tim & Tony the best band around in the 70's ,

Linda Dion

July 17, 2012

My deepest condolences...

Larry Munoz

July 16, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Alex & Deborah Sullivan

July 16, 2012

Gail, Barry, Kate, Brian

My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I remember the "old days" and the wonderful times we had on Old Quarry Road.So sad to hear another good neighbor has departed.

Marie Galetta, Chicopee, MA

July 16, 2012

Barry, Katie and Brian,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Your dad's humor, wit and good nature had a way of putting people at ease and keeping things in prospective. He spoke of his family often and with much love and pride... especially of Ethan and all of his adventures.

I was lucky enough to get to know him and be able to call him a friend. He will surely be missed.

Mike Pedro

July 16, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Imagine if you will that he and Jeff are playing awesome guitar together.

MARTHA COZANITIS

July 16, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Imagine if you will that he and Jeff are playing awesome guitar together.

July 16, 2012

To the Zucco Family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Your Dad was a great man and spoke of all of you every day. He adored Ethan and couldn't wait to share the latest picture of him. He loved to laugh and crack a dirty joke every now and then. My daughter called him "Joey the Pretzel guy" and would love to visit with him everytime she would come in to work with me. I will miss him dearly as he was a great mentor and friend!

Annie Twining

July 16, 2012

Joe and I were firewall team partners at MassMutual and I couldn't have asked for a better colleague and friend. He was smart, funny and patient. Most of all, he loved to talk about his family, espcially his kids, of whom he was very proud! Joe was a true gentlemen and gentle man. My condolences to his entire family and friends. God bless,

Lin Young

July 16, 2012

ANOTHER LIFE GONE TOO SOON. HE TOUCHED US ALL IN A SPECIAL WAY. JOE,YOUR LEGACY WILL LIVE ON IN THE HEARTS AND SOULS YOU LEFT BEHIND. LOVE, YOUR COUSINS JEANNIE&JIM

July 16, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Joe's family. I worked with Joe in the Information Security Department at Mass Mutual for a number of years. He will truly be missed as a colleague and as a friend.

Robert Bell

July 16, 2012

Katie, Barry and Brian,
He was always so pround of all of you and he always talked about you. But it was the stories about Ethan that made us all laugh.
He loved you all and he will be missed.

Steve Bacon

July 16, 2012

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