Cecil Lucci 1929-2023

He was born Aug. 26, 1929, in Pacentro, L’Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. Although he permanently resided in the U.S. since 1947, Cecil was immensely proud of his Italian heritage. A longtime member of Youngstown’s Pacentrano Club, at one point he was a league commissioner and a captain of five weekly bocce teams in the Mahoning Valley and won many awards playing bocce.

Cecil served his country in the Ohio National Guard and in the U.S. Army when it was activated during the Korean Conflict, and was honorably discharged in 1953.

Cecil worked as a pipefitter for Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company, retiring in 1983 after 35 years of service. Following his first retirement, he worked another 20 years for Covelli Enterprises.

In addition to bocce, Cecil had many hobbies and interests. In his younger years, he was a proficient winemaker and Scrabble player, a bowler and a golfer. In his later years, he completed puzzles and was an avid card player. With a penchant for gardening, Cecil grew and tended an assortment of plants and vegetables his entire life.

Cecil’s family and friends knew him as a hardworking, honorable and congenial man. He prided himself on being able to fix anything, even if it was with duct tape and wire.

He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Angeline DelGarbino Lucci of Warren; son, Joseph David Lucci; parents, Giuseppe and Concetta Larocca Lucci; parents-in-law, Rocco and Pearl Stefani DelGarbino; siblings, Alberto Lucci and Anna Lucci Centofanti; great-grandson, Noah Sistilio Lucci; and a brother-in-law, Eugene DelGarbino.

He is survived by his sons, Judge Eugene Lucci (Amy Wunderle) of Concord Township and Major Richard Lucci (USAF, Retired) (Cynthia Satola) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; four grandchildren, Gina Lucci (Tim) Britt, Matthew (Oneida) Lucci, Gianine Lucci (Christopher) Germano and Jared (Maria) Lucci; three stepgrandchildren, Brandy Rymers (Nate) Young, Carly Rymers and Delaney Rymers; seven great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Gloria DelGarbino (Carl) Karafa of Champion; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 9 to 10:45 a.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 10143 Main St., New Middletown, OH 44442. The funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. today, Thursday, at the church, officiated by the Rev. Matthew Zwilling.

Private family interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown, at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Cecil’s memory may be made to St. Paul the Apostle Church.

Arrangements are being handled by Clemente Funeral Homes, New Middletown and Struthers. Offer condolences at www.clementefuneralhomes.com.

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