Alfred Nuccio

Pine Plains, NY - Alfred "Big Al" Nuccio, 92, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Sharon Hospital in Sharon, CT with his loving family by his side.

He was the youngest of nine children born in Manhattan, NY on January 10, 1920 the son of the late Salvatore and Rosina (Castorina) Nuccio.

He served in the United States Army during WW II in the 821 St. Tank Destroyer Battalion.

On August 23, 1942 in Queens, NY he married Concetta Connie (Carrozza) Nuccio. They just celebrated their seventieth wedding anniversary with family in friends. In addition to his loving wife Connie, survivors include five children, Diana Firth of Copake, NY; Loretta Nuccio of Pine Plains NY; Marie Nuccio of Pine Plains, NY; Raymond Nuccio of Pine Plains, NY and Robert Nuccio of Clinton, Corners, NY; six grandchildren, Patrick Firth of Kingston, NY; Tracy Kaufman of Salisbury, CT; Michael Nuccio of Commack, NY; Conrad, Madison and Skylar Nuccio of Clinton Corners, NY; six great grandchildren, Amanda and Bryanne Firth of Philmont, NY; Johanna and Maebel Spencer of Salisbury, CT Chloe and Connor Nuccio of Commack, NY.

There are no calling hours.

A memorial service will be held at the Pine Plains Hose Co. 7 Lake Rd. on Saturday, September 29th from 1 to 4 pm.

Interment will be at the Gerald Solomon VA Cemetery in Saratoga Springs, NY on Monday, October 1, 2012 at 1 pm.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of the ICU, the second floor nurse's station and the kitchen staff for their outstanding care, concern and hospitality. They would also like to thank the Pine Plains Rescue Squad for their service and dedication.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are requested to the Pine Plains Rescue Squad PO Box 100 Pine Plains, NY 12567.

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