John Tuccillo Jr.

Tuccillo, John Jr. MECHANICVILLE John Tuccillo, Jr., 66, of Saratoga Ave., died Wednesday morning, March 4, 2009 at his home, in the loving company of his family, after a long illness. Born in Troy, September 21, 1942, he was the son of Doris Powley Tuccillo of Mechanicville and the late John Tuccillo Sr. He was a 1960 graduate of Mechanicville High School, attended Albany Business College and later joined the U.S. Army. John spent his life as a trucking agent for Landstar Ranger of Jacksonville, Fla. An old saxophone player, he played with several area groups, was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed playing golf, and was a lifelong Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodger baseball fan. Survivors in addition to his mother include sons, John and Jeffrey Tuccillo, both of Douglasville, Ga.; daughter, Jennifer Tuccillo and son Jamie Tuccillo, both of Mechanicville; grandchildren Haile, Jade and Jeffrey; and a sister, Doris Cammarene of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; also nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 8, at 5 p.m. at the Mechanicville United Methodist Church, No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. Calling hours at the United Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga. Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.