Beverly J. Nuccio

Beverly J. Nuccio
Beloved mother, cherished wife, and loyal friend, Beverly J. Nuccio, of Enfield, entered into eternal peace on January 24, 2024, just as she wanted, surrounded by the love of her daughters. Beverly was born on November 15, 1943, to Joseph Jazynka and Sophie Delekto Jazynka of Auburn, Maine.
From a very young age, Beverly yearned to go to school and learn. Throughout her life, she always loved learning and valued education. She believed, as her father taught her, that education of all kinds is something that no one can ever take away from you, that will open doors that you never knew were possible. Beverly attended St. Louis Parochial School in Auburn, ME, where lessons were taught in French, also learning English for everyday use, all while speaking Polish at home with her parents and grandparents, who immigrated from Poland. She graduated from Edward Little High School in 1961 and continued to excel in the realm of education by earning her Bachelor of Science at Gorham State Teachers College in elementary education with a minor in natural science. She furthered her education by attending the University of Maine, Orono, to earn her Master of Education degree. After teaching at Montello Junior High School in Lewiston, Maine, for a few years, Beverly moved to Connecticut, where she had the opportunity to be lead teacher of the fifth grade at the recently opened school, J.F.K. While teaching at the new junior high school, Beverly had two opportunities that further impacted her life. First, she earned her Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study from Springfield College in 1970 while being a mentor teacher for prospective educators; and second, and most importantly to her daughters, she met her future husband, Joseph J. Nuccio, whom she married in 1975. Beverly continued to teach in Enfield, both at Alcorn (fourth grade) and Parkman (third grade) elementary schools for a total of 39 years before retiring to care for her husband in 2004.
Throughout her life, Beverly devoted herself to helping others and she did so in such a seemingly effortless and selfless way. In addition to being a sort of surrogate parent to many of her former students, she was always willing to help anyone and everyone in need. She spent countless hours donating, visiting with, counseling, and cooking for family, friends, and those who needed her support. Beverly did so unassumingly and with humility. Everyone who met Beverly instantly gravitated toward her openness, kind smile, beautiful blue eyes, and comforting manner. She is often described by those who knew and met her as a "great lady" and a "big help," among other characteristics, such as being a "big-hearted angel," "cute and sweet," and a "strong lady." She was truly a woman of compassion, empathy, and values. She was smart, funny, fun to be with, and spoke her mind with a clever wit. Above all, she lived with integrity.
Beverly's most precious moments were those spent with family and friends. She loved to spend time at the family cottage in Maine, gardening, eating lobster and clams and playing cards or Scrabble. Beverly also enjoyed traveling, shopping (especially the sales), cooking time-honored recipes (as well as new ones from her acquaintance Jacques Pepin) for her family and friends (who used to love her personal 'meals-on-wheels' deliveries), baking (her apple pies were infamous), going out to eat, and reading anything upon which she could get her hands. In addition, she liked to exercise her mind by watching and solving murder mystery programs. She loved to explore new places and experience new cultures; but she also liked the comfort of traveling to well-known places, like Walt Disney World, where she returned numerous times from being at its opening year to its 50th Anniversary. Beverly took exceptional interest, pride, and joy in learning new things and making new friends from all walks of life. She loved making connections and celebrating everyone's uniqueness. Beverly had a special way of making people feel welcomed, appreciated, and valued. She could always be depended on for a shoulder to cry on or for the shirt off her own back. Her constant generosity ingratiated her into the hearts of so many throughout her life.
Beverly leaves to celebrate her love, life, and legacy her two much-loved and cherished daughters, Jennie-Sue and Sophie. In addition to leaving behind numerous dedicated and loyal friends and former students, she leaves behind her beloved little sister, Suzanne Hayden, goddaughter, Julie Hayden, nephew, Michael Hayden, and grandnephew, Dougie, as well as the Peter Marczak family. Beverly also leaves behind treasured family friends, Alva Joy Lindo Cain, John "Pepsi" Cain, and family, especially their four kind and thoughtful sons, Christopher, Edward, Andrew, and Matthew. She also whole-heartedly welcomed Michael Wallace into the family.
Beverly's family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Muzibul Chowdhury, Marina Flodine, RN, Dr. George Donahue, and Dr. Ari Geller, and all of their wonderful staff for the care and compassion shown to her and her daughters over the years.
Relatives and friends will gather at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, at St. Patrick's Church, 64 Pearl Street, Enfield, CT, for a Mass of Christian Burial. Committal will follow at St. Patrick's King Street Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, January 30, from 5-7 p.m. at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Beverly's memory be made to "Go Red for Women" of the American Heart Association, American Kidney Fund, PBS/Connecticut Public Radio, or East Windsor Middle School, CT, or the charity of the donor's choice. For online condolences please visit leetestevens.com