Salvatore L. Puccio

Salvatore L. Puccio Sal passed away Sunday, March 6, 2005, after a brief bout with cancer at the age of 81 years. A native son of Pittsburg, Sal was born April 28, 1923 to Lucille Lazio and Salvatore Puccio. A lifelong resident of Pittsburg, Sal graduated from Pittsburg High School. He married Alice Crespo on September 9, 1956; next year was to be their golden anniversary. Professionally, Sal was a member of the Retail Clerks Union #1179 and a lifetime advocate of union workers. Upon retirement he was an active member of the Union Retirees Club and enjoyed traveling abroad. Earlier this year he sailed the Panama Canal. He enjoyed fishing and duck hunting and all aspects of building. To his credit, he built a summer home for his family along the Russian River. Sal was preceded in death by his father, Salvatore Puccio, his mother, Lucille Lazio, sister, Mamie Pardi, and his mother-in-law, Frances Crespo. Sal is survived by his loving wife, Alice, two children, Sal and Michelle, and their spouses, Bryn and Mal, along with along with four beautiful grandchildren, Nicole, Jake, Gavin and Ryan. Sal also leaves behind his brother, Frank Lazio, sister-in-law, Roseann Lazio, his sister, Mary Partnico, and brother-in-law, John Crespo. Sal will be missed by his many loving nieces and nephews, along with his many relatives, neighbors and friends. Visitation will be March 10 from 2-6pm at Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Antioch on Friday, March 11, at 11am. In lieu of flowers, please send your thoughtful donations to Hospice of Contra Costa County, 2051 Harrison St., Concord, CA 94520. Pittsburg Funeral Chapel (925) 432-2114