Dr. Thomas S. Paulucci

PAULUCCI Dr. Thomas S. Paulucci 60 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away, Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at his residence. He was a forensic psychologist in Columbus, Ohio, member of the American Psychological Association, and Columbus and Ohio State Bar Associations. He was an adjunct professor in the Department of Behavioral Science for Capital University. Mr. Paulucci earned his B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo, his M.A. degree from The Ohio State University Department of Psychology, his Ph.D. degree from The Ohio State University Department of Psychology and his J.D. degree from Capital University Law School. Dr. Paulucci excelled in his athletic endeavors which included national baseball championships and numerous collegiate track titles. He was an avid award winning power lifter. Dr. Paulucci was the first power lifter to complete an 800 pound lift. He was a member of St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Candace Paulucci; sons, Joseph Paulucci and Ethan Paulucci both of Lancaster, Ohio; mother, Elizabeth Brown of Springville, N.Y.; mother-in-law, Norma-Jean Confer of Lancaster, Ohio; father-in-law, Jack Linscott and his wife, Jayne of Lancaster, Ohio; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Tammy and Brad Brewer of Kettering, Ohio, and Gisele McKenzie Linscott of Lancaster, Ohio; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Greg and Laura Clagg of Fredrickstown, Ohio; nieces, Angie Linscott, Amanda McKeon, and Amber Brewer; and many cousins. He was a great husband, father, son, uncle, teacher and scholar. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Paulucci, Sr., step-father Millard Brown, brother Joseph Paulucci, Jr., and brother-in-law Andy Linscott. Caring Cremation has taken place by the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 405 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, Ohio 43130. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Assumption Catholic Church with Fr. Peter Gideon as celebrant. Family friends may visit Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial gifts maybe given to the American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852.