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Jack Cuccia Obituary

Jack J. Cuccia

AGE: 78 • Middletown

Jack J. Cuccia, 78, of Middletown, NJ, died on July 18, 2014 at in Shrewsbury, NJ. He was born in Staten Island, NY and lived in Toms River before moving to Middletown 10 years ago. Jack worked as a insurance salesman and was Manager for the Knights of Columbus. Prior to the Knights of Columbus he worked for MetLife for many years. He was a member of the Jaycees and was very active with the Kiwanis Club. Jack loved life more than anything, he loved being around his family and friends and he cherished his grandchildren. He was young at heart and he loved to vacation, especially visiting his friends and family in Florida.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Barbara Cuccia; his two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Grace and Sal Guastella, and Jackie and Louis Osborn; his two sons, Charles Cuccia and his partner, Amy, and Christopher Cuccia and his partner, Gina; his six grandchildren, Alyson, Peter, Samantha, Jack, CJ, and Maggie; and his two sisters, Erminia Peduto and Caroline and her husband, Vincent Conca.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Ciro and Grace (nee Garafolo) Cuccia.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, 115 Tindall Road, Middletown. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2014 at 8:15 am at the funeral home. A Funeral Liturgy will be offered Monday, July 21, 2014 at 9:15 am at St. Mary's Chapel, 26 Leonardville Rd., Middletown.

For more information, to send condolences or for directions, please visit www.pflegerfh.com.

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Jul. 19, 2014.

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Glenn Rafferzeder

July 28, 2014

May God's Blessings be on all Jack's family. He was a loyal and trusted friend and will be surely missed.

Glenn from Colonial Insurance Associates

Victoria Bollinger

July 22, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss,please extend our condolences to your family,sisrer,and brothers.I'm sorry we are out of the state and will miss the service.You all are in our thoughts and prayers.love Jim and Vickie.

Bobby Brittanica

July 20, 2014

Gonna miss ya bro. Peace till next time we meet. My deepest sympathies go out to the family. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed

Margaret Devereaux

July 19, 2014

Dear Barbara & Family
I'm so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. (Margaret from Mall Cleaners)

July 19, 2014

Our condolences, I will always remembering him calling me Baby Doll.
Love The Wangenstein Family

July 19, 2014

He was part of our extended family, but he was also our friend. We admired him in so many ways; his love of life, his sense of family; his spirit that will live on in his children and grandchildren. He always had a story and made us laugh. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. Our hearts are sore and sad at his passing and we will miss him very much. Rest in peace dear Jack. Doris & Sal Guastella

Ron & Terry Massari

July 19, 2014

We have lots and lots of memories of Jack. South Beach,S.I. - New Dorp High School We will remember you, and all the FUN times. Ron & Terry Massari

July 19, 2014

He was part of our extended family, but he was also our friend. We admired him in so many ways; his sense of family, his lively spirit, his love of life. He always had a story to tell and made us laugh. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. Our hearts are sore and sad at his passing and we will miss him very much. His spirit will live on through his children and grandchildren and he will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, dear Jack. Doris & Sal Guastella

Liz & Bill Zarrella

July 19, 2014

We were saddened to hear about Jack. Having been his neighbor for 5 years, we will remember him for making people smile, his great sense of style, his love of cooking and his wonderful stories of his travels to Italy. He has certainly left us with a treasure trove of memories. We will never be able to forget him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.

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