Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Nuccio

Mr. Gerald “Jerry” Nuccio, age 61, of New Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 26, 2010. His passing occurred in the privacy of his home. Born in Utica on April 3, 1949, Gerald is the son of Prosper and Rose (Schavone) Nuccio. Raised and educated in Utica, he was a 1967 graduate of Utica Free Academy. A veteran of the Vietnam Era, he served his country in the United States Army 1st Infantry from 1967-1969. On May 18, 1973 he married the former Mary A. Gardner with whom he shared a 37 year union that was built on mutual dependency and a love for family which united them. Jerry was involved in the family business, Chamberlin of Utica, where he served as vice president, and as a general contractor, he was actively involved in the day-to-day operations of the company. Customer satisfaction and a good rapport with people were of great importance to him. As a son, he was protective and concerned about his parents, and as a loving and motivating dad, he was supportive in each of his children’s lives. Jerry felt honored for the privilege of having such a respectful, loving family who fulfilled his life. During his spare time, he enjoyed boating, camping, and fishing, especially on Oneida Lake, recreational times that were moments of relaxation and reflection. He was a member of the American Legion New Hartford Post #1376 and frequented the Sons of Italy Lodge where he actively supported their events. He was a communicant of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Jerry is survived by his wife, Mary; his daughter and son-in-law, Brandy and Scott Rowan of Whitesboro; his sons, Prosper J. Nuccio, and Gerald Nuccio, Jr., both of New Hartford; his granddaughter and greatest joy, 7-week-old Chloe Olivia Rowan; and his parents, Prosper and Rose Nuccio of Utica; and his sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth “Betty” and Nick Buneo of Westmoreland. He is also survived by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, mother-in-law, Mary Gaiser, and in-laws. He also shared a special closeness with Steve Jones and Albert Zeina. The family is grateful to the New Hartford Police Department for their kindness, compassion, and professional sensitivity. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00-5:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Jerry’s Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life which will commence on Monday morning at 10:00 at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Committal prayers and interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors conferred.

Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Nuccio

April 3, 1949 - August 26, 2010