Joyce E. Lucco, 94, of North Main Street, Limestone, passed away, peacefully, Monday, October 24, 2022, at Bradford Ecumenical Home, with her family by her side.
Born October 22, 1928, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Truman S. "Jeff" and Helen (Jones) Eck. She was a 1946 graduate of Bradford High School.
On May 8, 1948, in Bradford, she married Jack A. Lucco who preceded her in death on August 28, 2019.
Joyce had several careers during her long life, most notable being her time as manager of Montgomery Ward when they opened in 1958 in Bradford, secretary at Limestone Union Free School where she was able to get her daughters on the student bus for away football and basketball games (Thanks Mom!), Tax Preparer at Bill Fox H&R Block of Olean NY, Front Desk Manager of Holiday Inn, Olean and Junior Accountant at The Pines Senior Care Facility of Olean NY. Joyce was active in local town activities in an unofficial capacity for many years and, not content to be fully retired, Joyce ran for and won the Town of Carrollton Supervisor position for 4 years.
She served on the Board of Directors and was the longtime caretaker at Limestone Cemetery. She and her husband bowled in the Sunday Night Bowling League. She also bowled in a league with her sister Carla.
Surviving are three daughters, Jacqueline Lucco, of Bradford, Jeri Ann (Charles Coppola) Lucco, of Columbus OH, and Julie (Larry) Carlson, of Limestone, six grandchildren, Christa Coppella, Chris Lucco, Sarah Lucco, Abbey Carlson, Chad Carlson and Jay Lucco, six great grandchildren, sister, Carla Dittman and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jack of 71 years, one son Joel Lucco, and one daughter-in-law, Millie Lucco, two sisters, Avonelon Eck and Paula Willis, two brothers, Minor E. Eck, and Gerald Eck.
Joyce attended West Branch United Methodist Church.
Family will receive friends on Friday October 28, 2022, in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. 33 South Avenue from 11:00 am to 1:00pm where funeral services will be held at 1pm with Rev. Fred Zickefoose, Pastor officiating. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery in Limestone.
Memorial contributions if desired may be made to Limestone Volunteer Fire Department or the Activities Fund at the Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com