Joseph Richard Tucci, age 79, life- long resident of Venango, PA passed away at Crawford County Care Center on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Richard had been in declining health and had been admitted into the Care Center the previous day. Born on October 23, 1936 in Cussewago Township, Crawford County, Richard was a son of the late Joseph Tucci and Josephine Bernoski Tucci.
Richard graduated from Cambridge Springs High School in 1954 where he was active playing basketball and baseball.? On November 5, 1955, he married the former Margaret Pauline “Peggy” Moon,? Richard then began a life of hard work. He dairy farmed for most of his life and, beginning in 1961, Richard? began his own business of bull dozing and grading. He became well known throughout the area as a very skilled operator in the preparation of many construction sites and dams. In 1993, Richard, with his family, constructed the Country Meadows Golf Course in Venango which opened the following year which he continued to operate until the present. He enjoyed bowling in various leagues and golfing and also belonged to the Saegertown American Legion Post #205 and Venango VFW Post #169.
Richard is? survived by his wife – Peggy; a daughter – Tammy Dunton and her husband, Bob; three sons – Rick Tucci and his wife, Gail; Scott Tucci and his wife, Holly; and Tony Tucci and his wife, Denvalee all of Venango; six grandchildren – Tyler Dunton, Kyle Dunton, Lauren Tucci, Morgan Tucci, Brendon Tucci, and Kurtis Tucci; four sisters – Dorothy Ferry of Saegertown; Theresa Shoemaker of Greensboro, NC; Francis Tapper and her husband, Paul of Cambridge Springs; and Caroline Brown and her husband, Roger of Saegertown. Richard is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents, by two brothers – Albert Tucci and Robert Tucci.
The family has planned to have a private viewing and funeral service at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs on Wednesday with burial in Venango Cemetery to follow. The family has planned to receive friends at Country Meadows Golf Course, Venango, on Wednesday evening from 5:00 until 8:00.
Memorials may be made to the Venango Volunteer Fire Department, 21472 Church St., Venango, PA 16440.
To Peggy, Tammy, Rick, Scott and Tony
I am sad to hear of Richards Passing.
He was a true icon of Venango. A very hard worker and was always welcoming to all.
May the great memories you shared with him give you peace in the days and years to come.
Peggy and family,
I was hoping to get your address so I could send a bit more personal note, but we haven’t managed to do that…just want you to know that I am so sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. I didn’t know that he was failing…I so miss the closeness that we all had growing up. It seems those close family ties have gone by the wayside with the passing of the previous generation. Please know that I’ve always been fond of Richard, he always had a smile on his face and I’m sad that I will never get to see him again, You are all in my thoughts.
I am so sorry to hear that Richard has passed. The Country Meadow’s family was part of my life for several years and I have thought of him and all of you often, as I am now. I hope you all can find solace in your family and friends . Richard will be sorely missed, a testament to the type of life and personality he had. Sending my love to all of you.
Peggy and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Richard , like his father, was a very hard worker and energetic.
We are so very sorry for your loss. He must have been an amazing man to have such a wonderful family who is so ambitious and hard working. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Heaven gained another angel.
Love, The Costa , Callan and Longo Families.
Peggy, Tammy, Rick, Scott, & Tony,
Much of my youth was spent working the dairy farm and excavating business. Richard played a very influential role in my life and I am forever grateful for all that I learned from him. I enjoyed sitting & talking with him every visit I made to PA. My family & I have you in our thoughts and prayers. I will truly miss him.
Aunt Peggy, Tammy, Rick, Scott and Tony, please know that I am thinking of you. Uncle Richard was one of my favorites. He reminded me so much of my dad. I will never forget visiting the golf course over the last several years and what a good time we had sitting around with Uncle Richard and everyone telling stories and laughing. He was a good guy and such a hard worker. I will miss him. Sending all of you my love.