Obituary of Angelo A. Gallucci

Angelo A Gallucci 83 of Cortland, passed away December 26, 2011 in Syracuse, NY Angelo was born January 3, 1928 in Castelforte, Italy, the son of the late Adam and Maria Mazzante Gallucci. He had been proprietor of Adam Gallucci Construction Inc. Angelo proudly served his country with the US Navy during WWII. He was a communicant of St. Anthonys Church, enjoyed playing guitar, and had been a member of the San Rocco Lodge, VFW, and Moose club. He is survived by his wife of 57 yrs Marie Riccardo Gallucci of Cortland, his children Dr. Adam (Sally) Gallucci of Longmeadow, MA, Marie R. Churey of Dryden, Rose Gallucci of Cortland, his sister Edda (Ronald) Gauthier of Cortland, 8 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held Monday evening from 6:30- 8:30 pm at St Anthonys church 50 Pomeroy St. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11:00 am Tuesday at the Church. Interment will follow in St. Marys Cemetery. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Angelos name is asked to consider St. Anthonys Church 59 N. Main St. Cortland, NY 13045 or EWTN 5817 Old Leeds Road Irondale, AL, 35210. To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com It was with great sadness that today I read of the passing of Mr. Gallucci. He was truly the nicest person I ever had the pleasure to meet. And although I hadn't seen him in many years, I have such fond memories of him. Like when he and I chatted while he stood at the stove, browning his delicious meatballs, sipping on his homemade wine. And it was such good wine. And the meatballs! Over the years, I have thought of him often. He had sent Rose a letter with his recipe for meatballs and sauce. And every time I make meatballs, which is quite often, I pull out that letter, and it always brings a smile to my face. In Angelo's eyes, I saw the selfless love of a father for a daughter. I can picture it now, like it was yesterday, seeing and feeling the warmth as he looked at Rose. That image stayed with me over the years. It was wonderful to see. I shall miss him. Please everyone, accept my deepest condolences. Kevin Durant