Frank Tucci, age 87, of Kinter Hill Road, Edinboro, PA, passed away on September 14, 2011. He was born on July 30, 1924 in Crossingville, PA, son of the late Gasper and Maria Scalzo Tucci. ????ad????, as he was referred to by so many, was a kind and hard-working man, always with a smile and loved by all who knew him.
He was a veteran of World War II serving the United States Army. His career in the trucking industry began in his early years and continued to grow into Frank Tucci Trucking & Construction Inc. He was instrumental in providing aggregates and earth work for commercial and residential construction projects throughout the region. Frank enjoyed watching a baseball game on Sunday afternoons, telling stories of his minor league baseball days, and especially enjoyed visits from his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of Venango VFW Post #169 and American Legion Post #381 of Cambridge Springs.
Besides his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his sister – Mary Eagley, and brothers – Joseph and Gasper. He will be deeply missed by his wife – Geraldine Scovera Tucci; his twin sons – Frank Tucci and his wife, Brenda and Paul Tucci and his fianc???, Kelli Murphy both of Edinboro; and daughter – Jill Bollinger and her husband, Tony of Pittsburgh. His sisters – Ann Malina of Albion and Vera Campeau of Florida . Four grandchildren – Meghan Bean and her husband, Jason, Monica Bollinger, Gabrielle Bollinger and Joseph Bogda and his wife, Destinie; three great-grandchildren – Mykenzie Bean, Kaiden Bogda and Kammie Bogda, and many nieces and nephews. Despite him living a full, rich 87 years, they wish he could have lived forever.
Friends are invited to call on Friday, September 16, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 335 Venango Avenue, Cambridge Springs and are invited there for a prayer service at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 17th , followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Phillips Church in Crossingville at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Father Thad Kondzielski, pastor of the Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Saint James Cemetery in Crossingville with full military honors to be given. Memorials can be made to any local volunteer fire department.
My family, mother, and I send our deepest condolences to the Tucci family. My late father knew Frank for many years and always spoke highly of him many times.
Sincerely,
Steve Gallant Jr & Family
Marie Gallant
Aunt Gerry, Frankie Joe, Paul and Jill, Uncle Frank was always one of my favorites and I am sad to hear of his passing. Even though I’ve been gone from the area for over 30 years, my mom always told me he would ask about me every time they saw each other. He was a sweet man.
Please know that I’m thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Susan Tucci-Medina
I was very sad to learn of Frank’s death. My condolences to the entire Tucci family.
Sincerely,
Patty Glenn
My deepest condolences to Frank’s family. A better man I have not yet met! Frank has left a lasting footprint on this earth. We are all better for knowing him and I am simply honored for that.
Frankie Joe and Paul,
We are sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was a good man and I always enjoyed calling on him. He was well respected in the construction industry.
Kaele and Jim Flynn
Uncle Frank was a wonderful man who always wore a smile. I know my grandma, his sister-in-law, was at the front of the line to open the gate and welcome him. All my love and condolences to the entire Tucci family…