Fred Pucci, age 87,born in Ashtabula, Ohio,
December 17, 2010 Fred Pucci PALM DESERT, Calif. —
Fred Pucci, age 87, of Palm Desert, Calif., passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at his home.
He was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, graduated from Ashtabula High School and went into the U.S. Army during WWII. Upon returning home, he met the love of his life, Francis Rose and they were married Feb. 7, 1948.
Fred started a very successful business, Pucci Steel Erectors. He and his family lived in Ashtabula in three lovely homes built by Fred. He and Francis lived in several states throughout the country continuing his construction business. Highlights included the Mission Viejo Mall in California and a restaurant at the top of the Tropicana in Las Vegas.
Fred was a true 100% Italian foodie and loved to cook, having had a restaurant/pizza lounge in his early years in Ohio.
After the passing of his beloved wife, he moved to California and met great new friends, Frank Grosso and Mario Vallaroni, amongst many others....his very own “Rat Pack”. He enjoyed his retirement, keeping fit and being healthy, enjoying in the Desert Lifestyle. He played his keyboards daily, loved his jazz and visiting his few favorite clubs regularly.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Pucci Florentino; father, Ernesto Pucci; brother, Larry Pucci; and his wife, Francis Rose Pucci.
He is survived by a brother, Pat Pucci of Ashtabula; a sister, Chris Dellerba of Dana Point, Calif.; his children, Dianne Pucci of Indio, Calif., Gayle Pucci Bower of San Clemente, Calif. and Alan Pucci; grandchildren, Lisa Pucci Delgado of Geneva, Ohio and Clarice Pucci Harris of Indio, Calif.; and a great-granddaughter, Taylor Delgado of Geneva, Ohio.
A Mass was held in his honor at The Sacred Heart Church in Palm Desert, Calif on Dec. 9th.
A private luncheon was hosted at Trilussa Ristorante attended by 40 close friends and family. Sammy G., owner and friend of Freds', closed the restaurant for the luncheon, serving all of Fred's favorite Italian foods, wines and Sinatra music. Many speeches and toasts were given to tribute Fred for his full, vibrant and well lived life!
He was loved by so many! Here's to you Fred, we love you and will all miss so you very much!
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