Joseph "Joe" J. Liucci, of Enfield, entered peacefully into eternal life at the age of 90, on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, with his loving family at his side at Parkway/Kindred Healthcare in Enfield. Joe was the beloved husband of 67 years to Pauline (Sacheli) Liucci.
He was born on March 19, 1924, in the Thompsonville section of Enfield, son of the late Thomas and Marie (Jacabella) Liucci, and was a lifelong resident of Enfield. He served his country honorably with the U.S. Army during World War II. He spent his entire working career as a lithographer with National Print & General Offset Printing Co. Joe was a devout Catholic and lifetime member and an usher at St. Patrick Church in Enfield. He was also an honorary lifetime third-degree member of the Enfield Knights of Columbus Washington Irving Council 50.
An avid New York Yankees fan, he was grateful to make it to Yankee Stadium for the game when his beloved Yankees beat the Red Sox in 2011. Joe's greatest joy in life was spending time with his family especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Besides his loving wife, Pauline, he is survived by his children; AnnMarie Lee and husband, David, of Clinton, Donna Chaisson of Enfield, Joseph T. Liucci and wife, Robin, of Suffield, and Thomas D. Liucci and wife, Linda, of Enfield; his beloved grandchildren; Kerri-Ann, Heather, Brian, Jennifer, Kristen, Alexa, and Nicholas; and his cherished great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Peter, Ava, Nicholas, Jack, Jocelyn, and Ethan. He is also survived by a sister, Celia Saracco of Enfield; along with many nieces and nephews. Joe was also predeceased by two brothers, James and Anthony Liucci.
The Liucci family would especially like to thank the staff at Parkway Pavilion/Kindred Healthcare for the kind and compassionate care Joe received while there.
Relatives and friends may gather with his family during calling hours on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Road, Enfield.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, Nov. 29, with the funeral procession forming at 9 a.m. at the funeral home to St. Patrick Church, Enfield, for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m., followed by interment with military honors in St. Patrick King Street Cemetery, Enfield.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations in his memory may be made to St. Patrick Church, 64 Pearl St., Enfield, CT 06082.
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