Alex Fucci

Fucci ., Alex M.
Alex M. Fucci, age 93, died at his home on Sunday, June 12, 2016. He was born on May 8, 1923 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Frank Fucci and Speranza (Masucci) Fucci, both of whom came to America from Italy in 1912. Alex's life was one devoted to service and community. He is a veteran of World War II, where he was a gunner in the United States Army's anti-aircraft unit. He proudly served his country during deployments in France and Germany. After returning home to Fairfield, Connecticut, Alex worked as a machinist at Strum Ruger. Upon retirement, Alex remained dedicated to contributing to his local community. He worked at the Fairfield Senior Center, taught driver's education, was an active member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars USA, and volunteered with Project from the Heart. He was also a proud graduate of the Fairfield Police Department's Citizen's Police Academy. Alex was a craftsman, with a particular talent for woodworking. He was also an avid walker, and enjoyed greeting members of the town during his daily walks. Alex was predeceased in death by his beloved wife Mary (Autore) Fucci, his parents, and his siblings; Albert Fucci, Angelina Fucci, and Yolanda (Fucci) Larsen. Alex is survived by his children; Alex M. Fucci Jr. and his wife Marysue, and Elaine Fucci, by his sister, Josephine Dellamarggio, and by his grandchildren, Sara (Fucci) Cates, Alex Fucci, and Michael Fucci. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 10:00 AM DIRECTLY in Holy Family Church, 700 Old Stratfield Rd., Fairfield with a Mass of the Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Lawncroft Cemetery, Fairfield. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Parente-Lauro Funeral Home, 559 Washington Ave., Bridgeport. To sign an online guest book or to send private condolences please visit www.parentelauro.com