Fred Pucci Obituary

Fred Pucci, 87, of Palm Desert, Calif. passed away peacefully at his home Saturday December 4, 2010. He was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, graduated from Ashtabula High School, and went into the U.S. Army in WWII, upon returning home he met the love of his life Francis Rose, and they were married February 7, 1948. He then started a business Pucci Steel Erectors and his family lead a wonderful life living in several states throughout the country continuing his construction business, highlights being the Mission Viejo Mall and at the restaurant at top of the Tropicana in Las Vegas. Fred was a true 100% Italian foodie, he loved to cook and had a restaurant/pizza lounge in his early years in Ohio. After the passing of his beloved wife he moved to California and met Martha Gresham where they spent the remaining years happily together and met great new friends Frank Grosso and Mario Vallaroni, his very own "Rat Pack" and enjoyed his retirement keeping fit and being healthy in the Desert Lifestyle. He was preceded by his mother, Rose Pucci Florentino; father, Ernesto Pucci; brother, Larry Pucci; and wife, Francis Rose Pucci. He is survived by his children, Alan Pucci and Dianne Pucci, both of Indio, and Gayle Pucci Bower of San Clemente, Calif.; his grandchildren, Lisa Pucci Delgado of Geneva, Ohio and Clarice Pucci Harris of Indio; a great granddaughter, Taylor Delgado of Geneva, Ohio; his brother, Pat Pucci of Ashtabula, Ohio; and sister, Chris Pucci Dellerba of Dana Point, Calif. Services will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Palm Desert, Calif. on Thursday December 9, 2010 at 11:00 AM.
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Published by The Desert Sun on Dec. 8, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Fred Pucci

11 Entries

Ron Paulchel

December 25, 2010

To Fred's family & his friends I know although we have not shared much time in recent years we have shared much love & respect for Fred. My deepest sympathy & expressed condolence. Christmas Eve before mid-night mass not knowing I called Fred's cell, it’s disconnected so I googled him & learned of his passing. Sadness & a flood of memories hit. One of the best characters I have known; talented, generous, intelligent, & a good heart. He would tell you exactly how it was & wasn't & not very shy to say what he liked & didn't. Any faults he might have had were just being human. What I learned most from him can be summed up in one word quality. I didn't get a chance to say good-bye Fred or to talk to you lately but as we always ended our conversations I'll say it now, love ya’. (his ex-son-in-law)

Tiffanee Seames

December 10, 2010

Lisa and Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this trying time. Find comfort in the fabulous years you all spent with him and the legacy of family, love, and of course, food that he has given to you all.

pamela pucci

December 9, 2010

Dear Unc
Though we didn't see much of each other but did speak on the phone,I will always remember our good times in cleveland,ohio.when we all lived together for awhile.You will always be in my heart....Love your niece Pamela

December 9, 2010

God bless your family
Always enjoyed seeing your smiling face when you would shop at Pavillions.
Your Friend Always,
Bobby Balderas

Alan and Liliane Pucci

December 8, 2010

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Lisa Pucci-Delgado

December 8, 2010

Grandpa:
Each moment we spent together will be special to me forever;
My best memories with u at that time of year, at Gramma Claras and Uncle Pats to celebrate some cheer;
Our family would go feast;
Which now happens the least;
Christmas Magic in the air;
all special memories for me to share;
22 years I kept you in sight;
Now all I can do is hold my memory tight;
The morning your soul drifted high in the sky;
my heart was heavy, all I could do was to cry;
I now realize I never lost part of my soul,
but simply shared it with you to keep us whole;
My love for you I will never forget;
With your love I will use my strengh to protect.

Pat Pucci Family

December 8, 2010

To Fred Pucci Family. Our thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow. We would like to express our deepest sympathies. My brother and I had great times together, him playing the organ and me singing.

Grampa was my hero when I was little, this pic says it all. This is how I remember him :)

Lisa Pucci-Delgado

December 8, 2010

Halle Shipley

December 8, 2010

my sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones. i understand the feelings of losing a grandparent and father. god bless

Lisa Delgado

December 8, 2010

The warmth of this candle burns forever in my heart

Clarice Pucci-Harris

December 8, 2010

My grandpa, the only father figure I ever knew. He built my crib. And was the best. Walked me down the aisle and gave me to my husband, who would have thought this day would ever come, they way my grandpa stayed fit and worked out and ate right I would have thought he would have out lived us all, I take total comfort in knowing that he is reunited with my grandma, and they will as expected and promised spend eternity together, I love you grandpa!!!!!

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