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December 31, 2013
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Friday, January 3, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 9:30 AM from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of the Valley R.C. Church, 630 Valley Road, Wayne, where at 10:30 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Entombment will follow at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi.
Grace Lucia, age 92 of Wayne, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, while her family lovingly stood by her bedside.
Grace was born in Lodi, the younger sister of four brothers, Frank, Lou and Ralph Brindisi, and Anthony Maggaro. She was raised in Lodi, growing up on John Street.
Following graduation from high school, Grace was introduced to Rudolph “Rudy” Lucia by her close friend Rose Marino (Diorio). Dating led to love and love lead to marriage. The couple took their marriage vows along with dear friends Ed and Helen Rentel on Saturday, August 24, 1940 at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Spring Street in Lodi. The two couples honeymooned together in Vermont. When they returned, Grace and Rudy settled in Elmwood Park where Grace began her life as a wife and homemaker. Two years later, this couple welcomed their firstborn – a beautiful baby girl and named her Carol. Five years after that, Grace gave birth again, this time to their first son, John. Then, a year after that, the family welcomed their third child and second son, Ronald. By now, Grace was entrenched in motherhood and, especially with her two rambunctious sons, had her hands full. Some of John and Ron’s adventures included: five-year old John, impersonating Superman with a towel tied to his shoulders, attempting to jump off the roof. John also liked to “store” snowballs in the closet before leaving for school---becoming very upset when returning home because he couldn’t find them! Ron and John regularly zip-lined down neighbor Mrs. Dot Dunkerly’s clothes line, dropping all of her freshly washed sheets as they slid! Ron, little angel, got into his share of trouble throwing stones and ditching school. Meanwhile, Carol kept Grace busy, making her proud at her countless dance recitals (for which Grace made many of her costumes), eventually becoming co-captain of the East Paterson High School cheerleading squad before becoming one of the famous Manhattan Rockettes! In between the business of her role as mom, Grace volunteered as a member of the Lodi Veteran’s Auxiliary.
Grace was fastidious about her looks always displayed a keen eye for classic elegance which enabled her to dress just right for times socializing with Rudy and friends and colleagues. The couple especially liked going to historic Captain Starns in Atlantic City or the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan. She and Rudy also enjoyed many extended weekends in Wildwood Crest. Grace cherished many friendships including close relationships with her cousin, Grace, and her best friend, Rose.
Grace was a homemaker and a mom first and foremost. Her creative talents were put to good use in the decoration of her home and with her fashion sense. Grace loved a good party and she and Rudy threw a lot of them! The family moved to a new home in Wayne in 1961 and were able to enjoy the company of countless friends and family there. She loved to sing and dance, and her infectious laugh was always present, making her the life of any party. The Lucia’s annual 4th of July party, complete with egg toss, sack races, wiffle ball competitions, karaoke and fireworks, were legendary.
Grace will be remembered and adored for her unconditional love and devotion to her family and friends. She was much loved and admired! Her fun-loving spirit and big laugh will be missed until we see her again. She was an extremely caring mom who was proud of her son Ronnie’s service to our country for four years as an aircraft mechanic during the Vietnam war, and for her son John’s high school accomplishment for winning the first state title in any sport for Wayne Township (130 wins, 0 losses in wrestling), along with his wrestling scholarship to Lee College in southern Minnesota.
Grace is survived by daughter Carol McCoy of Wayne; her two dear sons: John and wife Virgy Lucia of Little Falls, and Ronald Lucia of Wayne; three adored grandchildren: Kelly and Karen McCoy and Kathleen Sakosits; and three cherished great-grandchildren: Ryan, Shannon, and Michael Sakosits. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Rudolph and her four brothers: Frank, Lou and Ralph Brindisi, and Anthony Maggaro.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Grace’s name are asked to consider Alzheimer’s Association, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834, www.alz.org/nj.
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Friday, January 3, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 9:30 AM from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of the Valley R.C. Church, 630 Valley Road, Wayne, where at 10:30 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Entombment will follow at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi.
December 31, 2013
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Friday, January 3, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 9:30 AM from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of the Valley R.C. Church, 630 Valley Road, Wayne, where at 10:30 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Entombment will follow at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi.
Grace Lucia, age 92 of Wayne, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, while her family lovingly stood by her bedside.
Grace was born in Lodi, the younger sister of four brothers, Frank, Lou and Ralph Brindisi, and Anthony Maggaro. She was raised in Lodi, growing up on John Street.
Following graduation from high school, Grace was introduced to Rudolph “Rudy” Lucia by her close friend Rose Marino (Diorio). Dating led to love and love lead to marriage. The couple took their marriage vows along with dear friends Ed and Helen Rentel on Saturday, August 24, 1940 at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Spring Street in Lodi. The two couples honeymooned together in Vermont. When they returned, Grace and Rudy settled in Elmwood Park where Grace began her life as a wife and homemaker. Two years later, this couple welcomed their firstborn – a beautiful baby girl and named her Carol. Five years after that, Grace gave birth again, this time to their first son, John. Then, a year after that, the family welcomed their third child and second son, Ronald. By now, Grace was entrenched in motherhood and, especially with her two rambunctious sons, had her hands full. Some of John and Ron’s adventures included: five-year old John, impersonating Superman with a towel tied to his shoulders, attempting to jump off the roof. John also liked to “store” snowballs in the closet before leaving for school---becoming very upset when returning home because he couldn’t find them! Ron and John regularly zip-lined down neighbor Mrs. Dot Dunkerly’s clothes line, dropping all of her freshly washed sheets as they slid! Ron, little angel, got into his share of trouble throwing stones and ditching school. Meanwhile, Carol kept Grace busy, making her proud at her countless dance recitals (for which Grace made many of her costumes), eventually becoming co-captain of the East Paterson High School cheerleading squad before becoming one of the famous Manhattan Rockettes! In between the business of her role as mom, Grace volunteered as a member of the Lodi Veteran’s Auxiliary.
Grace was fastidious about her looks always displayed a keen eye for classic elegance which enabled her to dress just right for times socializing with Rudy and friends and colleagues. The couple especially liked going to historic Captain Starns in Atlantic City or the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan. She and Rudy also enjoyed many extended weekends in Wildwood Crest. Grace cherished many friendships including close relationships with her cousin, Grace, and her best friend, Rose.
Grace was a homemaker and a mom first and foremost. Her creative talents were put to good use in the decoration of her home and with her fashion sense. Grace loved a good party and she and Rudy threw a lot of them! The family moved to a new home in Wayne in 1961 and were able to enjoy the company of countless friends and family there. She loved to sing and dance, and her infectious laugh was always present, making her the life of any party. The Lucia’s annual 4th of July party, complete with egg toss, sack races, wiffle ball competitions, karaoke and fireworks, were legendary.
Grace will be remembered and adored for her unconditional love and devotion to her family and friends. She was much loved and admired! Her fun-loving spirit and big laugh will be missed until we see her again. She was an extremely caring mom who was proud of her son Ronnie’s service to our country for four years as an aircraft mechanic during the Vietnam war, and for her son John’s high school accomplishment for winning the first state title in any sport for Wayne Township (130 wins, 0 losses in wrestling), along with his wrestling scholarship to Lee College in southern Minnesota.
Grace is survived by daughter Carol McCoy of Wayne; her two dear sons: John and wife Virgy Lucia of Little Falls, and Ronald Lucia of Wayne; three adored grandchildren: Kelly and Karen McCoy and Kathleen Sakosits; and three cherished great-grandchildren: Ryan, Shannon, and Michael Sakosits. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Rudolph and her four brothers: Frank, Lou and Ralph Brindisi, and Anthony Maggaro.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Grace’s name are asked to consider Alzheimer’s Association, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834, www.alz.org/nj.
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