Louis B. Lucco, 97, of 852 N. Main Street, Limestone, NY, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born February 23, 1924 in Limestone, he was a son of the late Joseph and Blanche (Rouzan) Lucco. Lou was a 1941 graduate of Limestone High School, where he excelled at baseball and basketball, where he earned the nickname “Golden Boy”. He was inducted into the Allegany Limestone Hall of Fame in 2007.
On March 13, 1943 he enlisted in the United States Army and served in the European Theatre as a medical technician during WWII. He was honorably discharged on March 10, 1946.
On August 23, 1947 in St. Patrick Church in Limestone, he married Bettie R. (Jamison) Lucco, who preceded him in death on November 18, 1992. Then on October 8, 1994 in St. Patrick Church, he married Mary Jeanne (McCarthy) Lucco who died July 30, 2002.
Lou was an electrician for Pennsylvania Electric Company. He was a lineman and electric trouble shooter. He retired in 1986 after 36 years of service. In retirement he did electrical work for area families in Limestone and Bradford area.
Lou was a former member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, where he served on Parish Council and assisted Fr. McCarthy in many capacities, including Sexton of St Patrick Cemetery for many years. Lou was awarded the St. Joseph’s the Worker Award by Bishop McNulty of the Diocese of Buffalo. He joined St. Francis of Assisi Church after St. Patrick's was closed.
He was a founding member of the Limestone American Legion Post 1560, and a member of the Limestone Volunteer Fire Department.
Mr. Lucco served as the Town Assessor for the Town of Carrollton for 52 years retiring in 2011, he also served as member and President of the Limestone School Board, and on the board of directors at Cattaraugus BOCES and the Limestone Recreation Board. He also coached Little League Baseball for many years.
Lou’s greatest joy in life was spending time with his children, grandchildren and friends.
Surviving is one daughter, Sandra (Richard) Douthit, of Limestone, two sons, Larry (Marianne) Lucco of Kiehe, HI, and James (Michele) Lucco, of Rochester NY, seven grandchildren, Brian Douthit, Jon Douthit, Anthony Lucco, Jennifer Lucco, Joseph Lucco, Kaylee Corr, and Mari Lucco, 10 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and John Conrad a truly dedicated friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, one sister, Blanche Wentworth, and two brothers, Joseph Lucco and Jack Lucco.
Family and friend are invited to call on Wednesday April 14, 2021, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue, at 11:30 a prayer service will be held followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Noon in St. Francis of Assisi Church with Fr. Jim Gutting, Senior Associate as celebrant. followed by Military Honor's by members of the United States Army and the Honor Guard from the American Legion Post 1560 of Limestone in St. Patrick Cemetery, in Limestone.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to Limestone Volunteer Fire Department, or the Limestone American Legion, or a church of your choice.
To view the funeral service click this link. https://youtu.be/doK2na2bbug
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com