Geraldine Modica Trixie Trucilla

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Faithful Servant of God

Geraldine Modica "Trixie" Trucilla died peacefully Monday evening, July 27, 2015.

She was 82 years old.

She was born in Erie, Pa., on May 10, 1933, the daughter of the late James and Celia Jiuliante Modica.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Elvin J. Trucilla, and brothers Jimmy and John Modica.

She was a proud graduate of the 1950 class of Strong Vincent High School. She enjoyed attending her class reunions and catching up with the Colonel alumni.

She was previously employed at the General Telephone Company as a line and cable assigner and also worked for District Justice Sam Rossister. Most recently, Trixie spent several years as a tipstaff serving many of the Court of Common Pleas Judges at the Erie Courthouse. Because of her professionalism, attention to detail and her profound organizational skills, Trixie was the "go-to" person for Judges in need of a tipstaff in jury trials involving matters of sequestration. One of her proudest moments came when she was asked to come out of retirement and serve as an honorary tipstaff and court crier on the day her son, John, was sworn in as a Court of Common Pleas Judge.

She had served on the 4th Ward Juvenile Diversion Committee and was also active in St. Andrew's PTA.

She is survived by her daughter, Tina M. Glowacki and her son, the Hon. John J. Trucilla and his wife, Suzanne. She has eight grandchildren, Elizabeth and Joseph Glowacki and John, Luke, Marielle, Grace, Anne and James Trucilla. She is also survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews.

The crown of jewels in her heart were her two children and eight grandchildren. Her dynamic personality made her a friend to all. Trixie will always be remembered for her infectious smile and warm personality, which made every person she met happier. Trixie always put others before her own needs and was selfless to the end. She will be remembered for her flamboyant, colorful and bedazzled clothing and a style unique only to her. However, her true beauty was found within. She was a compassionate listener and eager supporter for anyone who was feeling down. A breast cancer survivor, she, could light up a room with her magnetic persona, which was endearing to all. She was a true ray of sunshine!

Her family would like to thank all of the caregivers who so patiently and attentively cared for Trixie throughout these past several years. This would include the employees at the former Regency at South Shore and the staff at the LECOM Senior Living Center.

Friends are invited to call Thursday, July 30, 2015, at the John J. Quinn Funeral Home, Inc., 728 West Ninth Street, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. A prayer service will be held there Friday, July 31, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. followed at 10:00 a.m. by a Funeral Mass at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 1116 West Seventh Street, Erie, Pa. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Crime Victim Center of Erie County, 125 West Eighteenth Street, Erie, PA 16501, and/or to Cathedral Preparatory / Villa Maria High Schools.

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