Obituary of John Fucci

John Peter Fucci, 88, of Charleston, SC, formerly of Stoneham, MA, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

The Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at St. Andrew's Parish, United Methodist Church, 3225 Ashley River Rd., Charleston, SC. A second Memorial Service and Burial will take place at a later date in his former hometown of Stoneham, MA.

In place of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center.

John was born in Malden, MA on June 29th, 1931 to Charles A. and Bertha M. (Stackhouse) Fucci.

John worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service for 32 years. He enjoyed bowling, yard work, and spending time with his family. A generous man with a wry sense of humor, he loved to make people laugh wherever he was. He could often be found across the table from his bride, reading the daily paper and doing the crossword puzzle. He used his meteorology experience from his days in the United States Air Force during the Korean War to keep his family, friends, and neighbors alert to every impending weather disaster. (We will miss our daily weather reports)

John is survived by his children Joyce of Summerville, SC, Daniel of Raiford, FL, and Christine (Al) Freeman of Charleston, SC, as well as fifteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by his dear sisters Patricia "Pat/Patty" Conway of Melrose, MA, Theresa (Barry) Pease of Falmouth, MA, and much loved sister-in-law Jessamine "Jessie" Fucci F Newton, MA. 

He was heartbroken to be preceded in death by his beloved bride of 62 years, Whilmina "Billie" J. Fucci, and his children, Linda M., John C., and James W. Fucci. 

Special thanks to Intrepid Hospice nurses Evelyn Calbert, and especially Jamie Philips, Dad's personal hospice nurse, who treated our Dad like he was her grandfather and cared for him with the kindest heart.