Jay M. Cucinella

Jay M. Cucinella obituary, Wyandotte, MI

Jay M. Cucinella

Jay Cucinella Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Molnar Funeral Home - Nixon Chapel on Jan. 27, 2026.
Obituary of Jay M. Cucinella

June 14, 1949 – January 26, 2026

Jay M. Cucinella. Age 76 of Wyandotte.

Beloved husband of the late Deloris Cucinella. Loving father of Tina (John) Tucker, Gaspare Cucinella, Angela (Francis) Meram and Carla (Nick) Nyschick. Dearest Papa of 14. Dear brother of Francine Verduce, Deborah (Joseph) Randazzo and Patricia (Tom) Bushman. Also survived by in-laws Tony Chirco, Joseph Palazzolo, Rick and Lisa Adkins, Mike and Elaine Adkins and Marvin Adkins. Preceded in death by parents Gaspare and Frances Cucinella and siblings Angela Chirco and Cecilia Palazzolo.

Memorial contributions are appreciated to Toys for Tots or Jo Brighton Skills Center, 4460 18th Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192.

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