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Richard Pallucca Obituary
Dick was born April 28, 1939 at Mount Carmel Hospital in Pittsburg, the son of Joe "Pepi" and Olga (Tavella) Pallucca. He attended Frontenac schools and graduated from Frontenac High School in1957. He served on active duty in the United States Army as a Military Policeman at Fort Benning, GA., in 1960-1961 and then in the Army Reserves.
When Dick was growing up he worked for his father and grandfather Attilio at the family grocery store. In 1909, Attilio Pallucca entered into a partnership with Enrico Moriconi starting a small grocery store on Cherokee Street in Frontenac. In 1930, the business moved to its current location on East McKay Street, and three years later Attilio bought Moriconiís share. It's been in the Pallucca family ever since. When Attilio retired he sold the business to Joe, Dick's father, and Raymond Pallucca, Dick's uncle. In 1959, hard-working Joe died of a heart attack. At age 20, Dick had to jump in and learn the ropes, including how to properly cut meat, himself. He served as co-owner with Raymond until Raymond's death in 1992, making Dick the full owner. In 2009 at the age of 69, Dick re-modeled the store and changed it from a full-service grocery store to a deli offering a variety of meats, hot foods and catering.
Membership was held in the John F. Derby Post #43 American Legion at Frontenac.
Survivors include two sons, Joe Pallucca and his wife Susan of Overland Park, KS, and Bill Pallucca and his partner Kevin Deen of Kansas City, MO; a daughter, Becky Pallucca Leftwich and her husband Tommy of Pittsburg, KS; and his former wife of 22 years Rosemary Dock, also of Pittsburg.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday (October 29) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Frontenac, with Father Thomas Stroot as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, where the John F. Derby American Legion Post #43 of Frontenac will provide flag folding ceremony. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home, where friends may call after 12 p.m. Monday. The family suggests memorials to the Frontenac Education Association. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.
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daniel costello
January 12, 2016
I did not know Dick but I would like to extend my sympathy to the family. I learned of Dick by reading about Frontenac. I am an Army veteran as is he and I as well served at Ft.Benning,Ga. I would like to thank Dick for his service to our country. I can appreciate his long hours over many years and his dedication to work as well as family. I likewise have a family background that immigrated from Italy and settled in Illinois. I was self employed and ran a business for over 20 years in Lockport,Il. We also had a butcher in the family who had his own shop. I now work for the VA and transport disabled veterans. If there is any way we could honor your father with a plaque or a statue in Frontenac or something at your local parish please contact me. Sincerely, Daniel J. Costello 317-606-0195 God Bless the Pallucca Family
February 17, 2014
We just learned of Dick's passing. Our prayers are with the family. Chuck & Kathy Mallow
Eva Vickers
February 17, 2014
Sad to hear of Mr. Pallucca's passing. Met Mr. Pallucca Oct 12, 2013 while visiting my sister in Pittsburg, KS. He was quite a character....enjoyed talking with him in his office. Told to get some of his homemade sausage...which we did,and brought back to Atlanta...it was wonderful on the grill! It was an honor to met Mr. Pallucca!
audrey short-green
October 29, 2013
So sad about dicky passing. He gave me my first job and taught me a lot about hard work. My home life as a child wasnt always the best i felt like he knew and thats why he went out of his way to take me under his wing. Frontenac will never be the same without him. Audrey Short-Green
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Kevin & Geri Krumsick
October 29, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss-he was a great man that always had a smile and kind word whenever we saw him. His kindness and generosity throughout the years to our family and the community was something you don't see often. He will be truly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with the whole Pallucca family.
Sandy and Garry Strahan
October 29, 2013
So sorry for your loss,he will be missed my many.
The Strahan Family
October 29, 2013
My sincerest sympathies to the Palluca family. Dick was a great man. He will be greatly missed.
Debbie Wydick
Diana Fuhrken
October 29, 2013
Joe, Susan, and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you Susan!
Charles Moriconi
October 29, 2013
The town won't be the same without Dick Pallucca. Can't forget his kindness when others lost loved ones. God bless Dick and his family.
October 28, 2013
Dickie was a true friend with all of my family.Dckie would always place a big kiss on my beloved mother and her sister. Dickie would say hey Gracie and Toot's what are you going to have today?They would reply and say to Dickie quit clowning around.Dickie loved to joke and play with my mother and her sister's patience .
Dickie was one of a kind and will be sadly missed by all.
We would like to send our deepest sympathy and prayers to all the family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and Dickie will always be remembered .
Ron & Linda Bennett
Robert brunch
October 28, 2013
A man and his stories, will live on threw those he touched. God bless
Freda Pallucca
October 28, 2013
Dick was a kind, compassionate man who was friendly to everybody and helped a lot of people during his lifetime. I don't think he ever turned away anyone that came to him in need of groceries regardless of their ability to pay. He will be missed by many.
After our marriage ended, we still remained friends and kept in touch over the years. He will always hold a special place in my heart. Joey, Bill & Becky, my prayers go with you.
Jim Gadwood
October 28, 2013
Rest in peace my friend. You were a significant part of the "Old Republic of Frontenac".
Leslie Feldmann
October 28, 2013
I remember going to Pallucca's to get lunch meat for my grandma (Ann Gebhardt Krusich), Dickie would call me "Leslie Caron". So sorry for your loss.
Maggie McCabe
October 28, 2013
I met Dickie through my mom (Mary Francis Deplue) & my dad (Richard McCabe). I used to visit Pallucca's Grocery when I came to visit my mom in Frontenac. I remember seeing Dickie there, he was always kind & friendly. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts & prayers. May God bless you & your family in this time of sorrow.
Marianne Wolownik-Armagost
October 28, 2013
My condolences to the Pallucca family. So many, many good memories. Frontenac wouldn't be Frontenac if it wasn't for Pallucca's grocery store. I will miss seeing you (Dickie) when I come home.
Paula Fields
October 28, 2013
We were very sad to hear of Dick's passing. He will be remembered by all who knew him as a kind man with a generous heart. Our condolences go out to the family. Paula,Ed,Keegan
Richard/Dixie Vacca
October 28, 2013
As the heavens opened its gates, I can just hear Him say, "Welcome home Dick Pallucca, welcome home". Frontenace has lost an icon that can never be forgotten. So sorry family and Frontenac for your lost.
Pat and Terri Pence
October 28, 2013
Terri and I extend our deepest sympathy to the family with the passing of such a kind and caring person, he will be missed.
October 28, 2013
My heartfelt condolences go out to Dickie's family. He was a great man. I and many others will miss him dearly.
- Jamie Cinotto
Bobby Myers and family
October 27, 2013
Our family sends its condolences to the family of a great man. We will surely miss him. We would always visit him when were in the area. He would always have the LOUD cheerful hello. My kids know him as " nono". We all love you and know we will see you soon. Bobby Myers and family( Freda Pallucca's son)
bob Myers
October 27, 2013
You will be missed by all.even though it was through marriage you became our children's grandfather
.they truely loved you. More than any grandparent could be loved
.you was always the. Best. We will never forget your love And kind
Ness
your memory will live in our hearts forever
Someday we will see you again in heaven. Bob.Cheryl. Jenny. Little Freda, more commonly known as Stacy
and Shelby
Ivano Pallucca
October 27, 2013
condolences for the "Uncle" Dick.
Ivano Pallucca.
Woyak
October 27, 2013
Dear Pallucca Family: Sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Love, Jim and Cassie Woyak (friends with Joe & Susan)
October 27, 2013
Part of my childhood goes with you Dick... I love you.
Nora Lynn
October 27, 2013
To Dick's family,
So sorry for the loss of this great, kind man. Dick left the entire town of Frontenac with so many memories of his love, kindness and humor. God bless you Dick.
Rick Monsour
October 26, 2013
My condolence goes out to the family, Dick's smiling face and warm heart touched so many lives. He is at peace with no more pain or sorrow, truly in a better place today. Dick will be sadly missed, my thoughts and prayers to his children. You had a wonderful dad who taught you well and loved by many.
October 26, 2013
Dickie. The Lord bless you and keep you. Lord make his face to shine upon you. The Lord lift up is countenance to you, and give you peace evermore. Til we meet again. Bob LaForte
Larry Cukjati
October 26, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family. Dickies passing marks the end of an era that was filled with his love for family and friends.
Brandy Potts (Wooten)
October 26, 2013
I will never forget walking into his office with my dad and Dick asking me "so your pops tells me you need a job" that was so long ago and yet seems like yesterday. My condolences to the family who loved a Frontenac legend. He will be so missed. Thankyou Dickie for all your love and support.
Bobbye & Bob Lavery
October 26, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Bob talked to him last month and he told Bob if he didn't get to feeling better, he wouldn't be there next time we came up. Never thought he would be gone so soon. We will miss seeing him when we come to town.
Bobbye & Bob Lavery
Maryann Moriconi Burke
October 26, 2013
I was very sad to hear of your dad's passing. I will remember him always as a kind and generous man. Our town will never be quite the same.
Beverly Prizzi
October 26, 2013
I am going to miss him. My son just thinks the world of Dick. When we are in the area we always stop by and sit and talk with him in his office. And he would send home with us his famous ham salad, sausage, and brick cheese. We always ordered from him for our Christmas dinner. My son would work for him sometimes in the summer. Dick would say "I sent him on errands and he didn't even know or ask where the places i needed him to go were and he would be back in no time. He would say he's a smart kid". We always had good holidays when we visited our mom. He liked Jim alot too. Dick was very kind and always in good humor. He always had good stories about his children.
We will miss him alot.
Beverly and AJ Prizzi and Jim Heverly (Freda Pallucca's daughter and grandson and family)
Rodney Wooten
October 26, 2013
To the entire Pallucca family and extended family .
Dick Pallucca a Genuine Man that never meet a stranger and welcome you as family. I meet him before I moved family to Frontenac 18 years ago as a young man .He reinsured my father that he would look out for me & my family.
A true life long friend and father figure will be dearly missed.
Dickie touched so many people lives that meet him. My family & I hearts are with you in this time of lost.
THANKS for all you did for us (DICKIE)
Mimi Leonard (DeVoss)
October 26, 2013
Becky so sorry for your loss, your dad was a kind hearted , warm man who brightened any life he touched.
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