Maggio M. Marucco Obituary (1919 - 2005)

Maggio M. Marucco, 85, of Stonington, IL died at 10:30 pm Monday, January 31, 2005 in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL. He was born, April 30, 1919 in Stonington, IL, the son of Charles and Sophia Sebastian Marucco. He first married Agnes Doyle and she preceded in death on July 8, 1952. He then married Ann C. Gherardi on January 25, 1974 in Stonington, IL. Mr. Marucco was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Stonington, IL, an Army veteran of World War II, a very active member of Stonington American Legion Post #257, former member of the Stonington Fire Department, organizer and president of Stonington Community Bank. He was also owner and operator of Marucco's Grocery Store in Stonington, IL retiring April 30, 1989. Surviving are his wife Ann Marucco of Stonington, IL; 3 sons: Mike Marucco and companion Cherilyn Harris and John Marucco and wife Toni all of Taylorville, IL and Pat Marucco and wife Sharon of Springfield, IL. Step-daughter: Molly Blakeman and husband David of Stonington, IL. 7 Grandchildren: Anthony Marucco and wife Mary, John Thomas Marucco and wife Lynne, Kori Marucco Aldrich and husband Pat, Gia Marucco Simmons and husband Nathan, Charlie Marucco, Jake Marucco and Lydia Marucco. 2 Step-Grandchildren: Erinne Blakeman and Eric Blakeman. 3 Great Grandchildren: Corbin Marucco, Maddie Marucco and Morgan Marucco. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, I brother in childhood and 1 sister, Elsie Taylor. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, February 4, 2005 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Stonington, IL with Father Martin O'Hara officiating. Burial will be in Old Stonington Cemetery. Military Graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Post #257, Stonington, IL. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, February 3, 2005 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL. There will be a Rosary at 7:30 pm,