Robert Paul "Tooch" Tucci

Robert Paul Tucci, 70, of Franklin died August 17 at Milford Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was the husband of Susan E. (Thibeau). Tucci for the past 48 years.

Born in Framingham May 14,1955, the son of the late Raymond and Kathleen (Dailey) Tucci, Bob was a lifelong Franklin resident.

A graduate of Franklin High School, Bob had been a member of the Franklin Fire Department first as a call firefighter for 3 years and then a member of the Franklin Fire Department for 29 years before his retirement in 2017.

Bob had previously worked at Bird Machine Company in South Walpole.

Bob had enjoyed going to the casinos, taking trips to the Caribbean and spending time at his home with his friends having some spirits.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Jessie Tucci and her companion Richie Colace of Franklin.

He is also survived by his siblings, Jack Tucci of Franklin, and Raelene Reinhardt and her husband William of Franklin.

He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law Wallace and Susan Thibeau of Franklin and Jim and Caroline Sewell of Franklin. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and cousins.

His funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 26 at 11:00 a.m.in St. Mary's Church.

Burial will be private.

Calling hours will be on Monday, August 25 from 4-7 p.m. in the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin ginleyfuneralhomes.com 131 Main Street, Franklin.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 20 Prospect Street, Milford, MA 01757.