Joseph Edward " Joe " Cucci

Joseph Edward Cucci entered this world in Brooklyn, NY on Jan. 29, 1947 son of Joseph and Lillian and passed on Aug. 20, 2020. He was predeceased by his loving wife Kathy. He leaves behind a host of friends and family including his brother Robert and sister-in-law Carol. Susan, the mother of his 2 sons. His son Scott, daughter in-law Carla and grandsons Joseph and Michael. Son Todd, daughter-in-law Kyra and grandson JT. Niece Lauren and nephew Michael. And his fiancee Elizabeth Hammond. In addition, he leaves behind a host of extended family and his beloved fraternity brothers of Upsilon Pi of Paul Smith College and Alpha Tau Omega of Stephen F. Austin State University.

In many ways Joe was larger than life. He had his first legal drink at the age of 18 at McSorley's Old Ale house in NYC and never looked back. He always lit up a room (or cigar) and could outdance anyone at a wedding reception. To say he lived life to the fullest is an understatement. Skydiving, bungie jumping, running with the bulls, burning man and DMT are just a few checks off the bucket list for him. We will miss his backwards hat, passion for sports (like the Yankees and golf) and love of family. When you get a chance, raise a glass of Tito's, or whatever you prefer and drink one for him. You know he would want you to. "You're a long time dead"!

A limited family service to be held Saturday, September 19th at 10 am at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 2529 Raccoon Road, Manning, South Carolina 29102. Family will Host Open House to all back in Santee Cooper Resort. Noon-4. In Addition ::: We will be Celebrating Joe’s Life with a Spring 2021 Memorial Event to be held in New Jersey. details to follow.

*Due to Covid restrictions which limit the occupancy to 45 for the church service, The Family kindly asks that you plan on attending either the Open House on the 19th or The NJ Celebration in the spring. Arrangements are under the direction of Avinger Funeral Home, 2274 Eutaw Road, Holly Hill, South Carolina 29059.