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JOSEPH CUCCIO Obituary

In loving memory of Dr. Joseph Cuccio who passed away on February 12, 2020 at the age of 92. Because of the COVID-19 virus no services were held. Joe was the son of George and Rose Cuccio, growing up in Chicago with siblings, Rose McDowell (Thomas), Andrew, Frank and Marilyn Feit (Charles) who preceded him in death. He was deeply patriotic and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1944, retiring as Lt. Colonel. He graduated from Illinois School of Optometry and practiced Optometry for 40 years in Woodstock, Illinois. He was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Marie Louise; children, Linda (Arnie) Epstein, Susan, Randy, Ann (Bill) Ehli; stepchildren, Tom (Kellie) Quinn, Beth (Brent) Schneider; and his grandchildren, Sean, Ryan and Bradley Quinn, Kayla (Tevin) Sellars, Karly Schneider (fiance Hunter McWorthy) and Quinn Schneider; sisters-in-law, Mary Margaret Cuccio, Dolores Hammond; and numerous nieces and a nephew. He will be deeply missed and we're grateful for having him in our lives.

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Published by Daily Herald on Feb. 14, 2021.

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Linda

February 8, 2025

Three years, yet the memories are so fresh. Memories come when i pass a Panera and your love for their cookies.

Wishing i could make a Joseph Cuccio special sandwich. Alas you were the only one. I still laugh when in the car with you for your favorite thing of the day, shopping. I forgot the list, and you turned and looked at me and said, "so who is the one with Alzheimers?" I still crack up. Your upbeat confidence in life has been inbeded within my heart.
Missing you. Sending my Love, Linda

linda

February 8, 2024

Difficult to believe that it is 4 years since you left us. We miss your famous, Joe Sandwiches. So far, not one of us has been able to duplicate the magic you put into the sandwiches.

This isn't the only memory that runs thru my mind and heart. You are still a part of my life. I giggle when i see Dr. Wolf, because it is like having you examine my eyes. Yes, all these little moments that mean so much. Love You.
Linda

linda

February 15, 2021

He was my father and a role model. He taught me to always having a positive attitude. I have not perfected the lesson as he had, but i am optimistic that one day, i shall. Love you, Dad.

Bruce Henke

February 14, 2021

We're very sorry to read today (February 14) of the passing of Dr. Cuccio. He was my "eye doctor" - as we said back then - for many years when I was growing up in Woodstock, and his daughter Linda was a classmate and friend. He was a great guy, and someone we all had a lot of respect for. We'd like to send our condolences to Linda and the rest of his family.

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