the late Samuel and Beatrice (Fure)Tucci. He is preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Mildred Panza Tucci of Bowmansdale, PA.
He was a 1942 graduate of Catholic High School, Harrisburg. Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his son, Michael S. Tucci, Jr. and partner Dolly Meiser. He had three grandchildren Gina (Tucci) Barkman and husband Paul of Harrisburg, Kara (Tucci) Woodford and husband Michael Woodford of Hershey, and Michael S. Tucci, III and partner Lindsey Allen of Philadelphia. He enjoyed spending time with his five great-grandchildren Amelia and Natalie Barkman, and Riley, Michael and Ava Woodford. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law and devoted caregiver Kathleen Devine Tucci.
Michael was a flight engineer in the US Army Airforce serving in WWII from 1943-1945, a member of the infamous “Mighty Eighth.” He completed a remarkable 35 missions over Germany, not missing one mission.
After returning home from the war, Michael began a successful career in the cabinet business and was an owner/partner of Bice and Tucci cabinet company. He retired from the cabinet industry in 1980 and started a business in residential properties and antique car restoration with his friend and business partner Ron Burkholder of Middletown. He was never truly and fully retired and remained active in several areas of his life. He also had a love of antique cars and was an avid collector of these cars.
He was a proud member of Holy Family Church, Harrisburg for over 60 years and spent many of those years actively volunteering. He was the ultimate handyman and also served on the Parish Council. He was an active member of the Hershey Region Antique Automobile Club of America and enjoyed restoring antique cars. Recently, he enjoyed regular gatherings for meals with his beloved cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 555 S. 25th Harrisburg. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery. A viewing will be held at 9:00am Wednesday until the time of the Mass at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
Holy Family Church, 555 S 25th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104 or
Shining Light Thrift Shop, 1310 N. Third St., Harrisburg, PA 17102.
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