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J. Tucci Obituary

Tucci, J. Kim Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday, March 25, 2019. Kim is survived by his wife Sharon Tucci (nee Lee) of 31 years, his daughter Alexis Tucci, his grandsons Holmes Kimbrough Hansen and Kingston Hawk Hansen, his sisters Phyllis Tegethoff and Gail Tucci, and his adopted sons R.D. Bobby Mangelsdorf, Jr., John Mangelsdorf, Mark Mangelsdorf. Dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Services: Memorial Mass will be Friday, March 29, 2:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, 4431 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO. 63108. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org)

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Mar. 27 to Mar. 28, 2019.

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Judy Blum

March 21, 2024

I still think about Kim all the time I miss him all the time I´ve known him for 40 years he´s the best ! Fly high Hawk! We all love you and miss you

ken shields

March 23, 2023

many years in school and in old north st,louis walnut park tucci was a true nut and friend

Judy Blum

March 21, 2023

Still think abt Kim all the time, & miss his crazy stories, his wisdom & good advice & especially his friendship

Judy Blum

March 21, 2021

Think abt Kim often & still miss him so much’! He was such a special person!! Big loss to many!!❤❤❤❤

ken shields

March 21, 2020

kim, many people miss you but the good lord said i need your help now so come home and help me. your work is done on earth. i miss talking to you when ever we did see each other.

Christopher Voelker

April 3, 2019

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.

Harman Moseley

April 3, 2019

Dear Sharon
We send our prayers to you and your family during this sad time.

Kim always had a warm smile and a light in his eyes every time I saw over a span of 40 years.

The sweet memories of the fun nights and great food at the Trattoria in the late 70s , Palm Beach and many many other of Kim's endeavors.

The first artichoke I ever ate was at the shop on Delmar! Who knew you could eat artichokes in 1976?

We were so young and adventurous then , we never thought we would get old.

I foolishly thought he would always be around and we would have another laugh as he headed into a movie.

Rest In Peace brother, you worked hard have earned your peace and left your mark on our world , I will miss you.

Sharon Spinale Sienaski

March 30, 2019

Prayers for Kim Tucci and his family.

A great loss to the St. Louis community. Every single fundraiser I have ever been involved with or have ever attended has benefitted from his generosity.

So honored that he was a guest at my daughter Laura's wedding to Anthony Lancia and we were able to return some of his incredible hospitality.

Well done good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord.

Todd J. Dior

March 30, 2019

Dear Sharon, my prayers go out to your family and you. I can so clearly recall my first job as a child model at age 9 that I was working for you, the best in the business. Mr.Tucci is all around you in spirit..I promise you if your focused the little message clues (I'm okay and with you! will manifest. One example:The red cardinals & other smaller birds in the yard or at the window making long eye contact with you is not fate. God Bless You!

March 29, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the Tucci family and to The Pasta House Company. Kim was always so kind, generous, a great advisor, and a true gentleman. I was always so proud to be associated with the Pasta House Co during my employment at Allen Foods where I was responsible for over 12 years as the manager of the PHC business with my company. Kim was also the best story teller I ever knew. Rest in peace Kim. Cheryl Poetzscher

Joe Murphy

March 29, 2019

Kim Tucci...three words come to mind: FUN, PERSONABLE and INTELLIGENT! I had the good fortune of attending Prep Seminary and St. Louis University with Kim and sometimes I'd see him at the old Irish pub McGurks or one of the many great eateries on THE HILL.
Kim was always interested in what and how you were doing, another great PERSONAL trait.
It's GREAT to see all the familiar names in the condolences Guest Book.
As we all know Heaven will be a greater place because KIM IS THERE! Amen.

Greatest of Memories....

Timothy Wade Keeley

March 29, 2019

God Bless you and your family Sharon Tucci! I pray your heart is comforted and your days filled with Love and contentment, knowing our Lord's promise to be together again one day! Till then, spread your Love and Light in honor of the man with whom you shared such precious feelings !

Samuel Jones

March 29, 2019

Thank you, coach, for the life long inspiration you furnished me. You made the World a better place.

Samuel Jones (Lil Sam) DA 1964

March 29, 2019

One of the greatest St Louis Ambassadors! Wishing the Tucci and Pasta House family peace and comfort through this difficult time.

Cynthia Neal

March 29, 2019

The loss seems almost insurmountable, beyond the pale. A part of each of us is gone forever, while he remains a part of us forevermore.
May His Memory be a Blessing .♥

Mary Frontczak

March 29, 2019

My heart was filled with sorrow when I learned of Kim's passing. Kim gave of himself in more ways than most, to people directly and personally (I was fortunate to experience that first-hand), as well as to the community as a whole. There are no words that adequately describe the loss to St. Louis in losing Kim, but what a life well lived that will inspire so many today and always. More than anything, Kim talked about and loved his family, and for you, the loss is greatest. Thank you for sharing Kim with all of us.

Michael Hurt

March 29, 2019

My sincere condolences. Kim was an outstanding community leader and contributor to many agencies. The MTC will miss his presence and uplifting demeanor.

Sharon Sienaski

March 28, 2019

A great loss to the whole community. Every single charity event I have ever attended or helped organize has benefited from his generosity.
Rest In Peace In the arms of your Heavenly Father.

Rick Coger

March 28, 2019

Weep not St. Louis, the State of Missouri and America. Mr. Tucci just went home. Take your rest Sir. I know you are not dead. You are just resting in the Bosom of Jesus Christ.

Frank Leta

March 28, 2019

Kim was a great gentleman an an asset to the
St. Louis community, had the pleasure of being on some memorable golf trips with Kim, most memorable Lake Como, Italy.
He will remain in my daily prayers.
God comfort and Bless his wife and extended
family.

Tom - Cathy Ruggeri-Rea

March 28, 2019

Sharon and Alexis our heart goes out to you on the loss of a wonderful husband and father
Kim was loved by everyone he met. He will be truly missed take care my friend until we meet again..

Patricia Sinner

March 28, 2019

Farewell to a "culinary" pillar of the St Louis community. You will be missed !?!!

Harry Belli

March 28, 2019

KIM WAS A FRIEND FOR 60 YEARS AND THROUGH ALL HIS SUCCESSES HE WAS ALWAYS THE SAME GENEROUS GUY. I"M SURE HE WILL BE THE MAITRE D" IN HEAVEN RIP MY FRIEND HARRY

Judy Bollinger

March 28, 2019

Sharon and Alexis! My heart is broken. One of the highlights of my life was working at The Pasta House Co. Getting to know you and your wonderful parents and watching Alexis grow up are cherished memories I will have forever. Kim was Simply the Best. May God continue to watch over you and your family. Love you.

March 28, 2019

Kim,you have been a friend for over 60 years and to the day you left us your friendship never wavered. You never forgot your friend with all your success. I will miss you and i'm sure will be the best Maitre D' in Heaven. Love ya Harry

Bob Hardcastle

March 28, 2019

Kim Tucci has been an inspiration to many, not only here in St. Louis, but throughout the United States. He is a true friend of St. Louis university and St. Louis. He has helped promote all aspects of growth for the St. Louis area. He is a true friend, a great father, a great business person. He will truly be missed by all.
Best wishes,
Bob Hardcastle

DAVID M. (KATHY) KLOSTERMAN SR. FAMILY

March 28, 2019

First, his smile would hit you, then all that generosity was his middle name. If you told him you just needed shoe strings, he'd wanted to get you a pair of shoes. You touched more people than most in your years of life. Thank you for making so many others happy. You were an extraordinary being, sir!
May God ALWAYS Bless you and keep you.

Dennis Saldana

March 28, 2019

Dear Sharon my heart aches for you and your family I won't be able to attend the memorial services but I will be there in spirit please accept my most sincere condolences for your loss I will be in somber thought and mood at that time of day I love you guys specially you mama Tucci God-bless you and may

Patricia Stromlund

March 28, 2019

I grew up down the street on Genevieve from Kim and his family and my dad was Kim's dad's best friend growing up also. Remembering the great Walnut Park area back then and all the fun things we all had to do. My sympathies to Phyllis and Gail also. Rest In Peace Kim. Your parents would be so very proud of you and all your accomplishments. Sincerely. Pat Videmschek Stromlund

March 27, 2019

Dear Sharon and Alexis,
There are no words to express our sympathy, but boy all the memories and wonderful occasions Kim shared with our family will be treasured forever! Our prayers go out to your family.
Love, Tom and Marlene Hines

Jane Steinhauer

March 27, 2019

Kim was the nicest, the most generous, kindness personified, funny and lots of fun...just the greatest guy ever...he will be missed by all.

Richard Alafrance

March 27, 2019

TO a great man who will be sorely missed.

ken shields

March 27, 2019

kim we may always move from walnut park but walnut park never leaves us i have known you for over 60 plus years and now you are one of god's angel that the good lord called home. thank you kim for being who you were. ken shields

John Michalski

March 27, 2019

Kim was a good friend and special person. We knew each other for 60 years, and even though we didn't see one another often enough, when we did it was as though it was the week before. I'll miss him

March 27, 2019

Deepest sympathy on the loss of a wonderful man. Always ready with a joke or two along with great stories of places he's been and people he met.Kim will be missed by everyone that knew him especially Chris's Breakfast Club .R.I.P. my friend you will never be forgotten.

Austin Gomez

March 27, 2019

Myself, along with the entire St. Louis Community, will truly and greatly miss you! Heaven will now have the most outstanding PR-person of all times to inhabit the Kingdom! May God bless you and your family, always. ---- Austin Gomez

Me and my Lilly-Francis Park Tree Lighting 2007

Bill Schelinski

March 27, 2019

Dear Mr. Tucci & Family. I worked for Pasta House Catering as a new Dad without a job, new to St. Louis. We were able to make ends meet with that job, as I'm sure many others did because of one of the many ventures of Kim. I learned of his generosity and humor through the years from the job and the newspaper. There are not many people left that touched so many people and organizations. He gave of himself and his time to each, seemingly endlessly. As it is in St. Louis, I didn't have to go far to run into someone who knew you in some way. Not too many months ago I saw you in your car as I passed you driving with your signature license plate. It reminded me of the friendships I made while working at Pasta House. Thank you Mr. Tucci, and I thank your family for letting us have some of your time.

robert mcnutt

March 27, 2019

Sharon and Alexis, Heavens gain is our loss...a great friend to all who had the pleasure to know him. Kim always had a way to make you laugh...thank you for the memories. R.I.P my friend.... Robert C. McNutt, Town and Country, MO

Paul Martorelli

March 27, 2019

God bless Kim Tucci. I've known you almost all my life. May this great man rest in pease. Paul Martorelli

Judy Cunetto

March 27, 2019

A tragic loss to all those who knew him. He was beyond special!

My deepest sympathy to Sharon and family.

Jerry Murphy

March 27, 2019

Never played for Kim but recall he was a very good coach at De Andreis High School. Most importantly, he left his mark on former players many who maintained a very close and respectful friendship. He even took a special interest in players on opposing teams. Coach Tucci, RIP.

Jim Doyle

March 27, 2019

Such a cool guy. Always a gentleman to the first degree. My thoughts are with you Sharon.

Bob TRIGG

March 27, 2019

My dear friend and just a great guy

March 27, 2019

Dear Sharon and family,
My deepest condolences. Remembering Kim as a friend to all who left us all better for knowing him.
Jack Galmiche

james sorrentino

March 27, 2019

PRAYERS FOR A GREAT MAN NAMED KIM TUCCI, GOD REST HIS SOUL. THE SORRENTINO FAMILY.

Charlotte J Anderson Cotton

March 27, 2019

God Bless the Tucci family. Kim was a great man, gentleman and a scholar.

Mary Gruschow

March 27, 2019

He was what every man should hope to be. A true gentleman and class personified. I will miss your wonderful smile. Love always.

thomas

March 27, 2019

One of the very first people I met when I came to St. Louis and we have been friends for 38 years. Rest in Peace. You were a good and gracious man in every respect. Had the pleasure of working with the Hawk on Soldiers Memorial. I am grateful for those memories.

Dave Phillips

March 27, 2019

Dear Sharon

My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time...
Kim as everyone knows was a SPECIAL PERSON who will be missed by many....FIRST CLASS PERSON and FRIEND..Dave Phillips

Judy Blum

March 27, 2019

Devastated beyond wordsso glad i have a heart load of memories & laughter i shared with the HAWK there is no one who will ever come close to being Kim! SPECIAL SPECIAL SPECIAL!!! RIP my dear dear friend (Pasta House, Heaven; opening soon)♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

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