Joseph C. Santucci

LEOMINSTER/ SALISBURY --- Joseph C. Santucci, 62, died on Sunday May 12, 2024, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA. He was the son of Joseph and Carole (Breau) Santucci, and was a lifelong Leominster resident.

Joe was born on January 13,1962 in Leominster MA. He graduated from Leominster High School in 1980.  He obtained a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from UMass Amherst in 1984,a MBA from Anna Maria College in 1990, and a Master’s of Science in Finance from Clark University in 2011. He was employed for many years with Ravago.

Joe was a proud member of the Olde Newbury Golf Club in Newbury MA. He loved golfing, skiing, reading, hiking, biking, and working out at the gym.   

His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends, who he loved with intensity. His wife, children and grandchildren were the loves of his life. He was fiercely loyal, hysterical, and absolutely brilliant. He was an honest, decent, hard-working man, who earned the utmost respect from those in his life. His spirit and love of life was infectious. He will never be forgotten. 

Joe leaves his wife of 39 years, Debra (Matarese) Santucci, his daughter Kristian and her husband Mike Driscoll of Salisbury, his sons Michael Santucci of Worcester, and Matthew Santucci of Leominster, his grandchildren Serafina and Hawk Driscoll who were the highlight of his life. He also leaves a sister Jodi Vrusho of Webster, three brothers, Christopher Santucci of Leominster, Anthony Santucci and girlfriend Jenny Boudreau of Hudson, Steven Santucci and his wife Stephanie of Leominster, and his sister-in-law Kelly Santucci of Leominster. Many uncles, aunts,  nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

In addition, he leaves his loving in-laws Pete and Hazel Matarese, brother-in-law John Matarese and sister-in-law Deanne Matarese.

Joe was predeceased by his parents and his brother Shaun. 

Joe’s funeral will be held on Friday, May 17th at 10 am in St Leo’s Church, 128 Main St. Leominster. Please go directly to church. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Leominster. Calling hours are Thursday, May 16th from 4-7 pm at Richardson Funeral Home 106 West St. Leominster. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Our Fathers Table, PO Box 2653, Fitchburg MA. 01420.

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