A family oriented man with great wit and generosity
PEABODY — Alfonso (Al) Lucci, 85, of Peabody, formerly of Melrose and then Reading passed away peacefully surrounded by his entire family in the comfort of his own home on December 21, 2021. Al was the beloved husband of 53 years to the late Dianne (Alabiso) Lucci. Loving mother of Lisa A. Woods and her partner, Amy Campbell, of NH; James A. Lucci and his wife, Mary, of Newburyport and Robert J. Lucci and his wife, Lisa Roman-Lucci, of PA. Cherished grandfather of Sean and his wife Jen, Taylor, Tristan, Amanda, Anthony, Melaina, Julia and Braden. Proud great grandfather of Amelia and Oliver. Caring brother of the late Anthony Lucci and his late wife, Eleanor; the late Renzo Lucci and his wife, Patricia, of FL; the late Fausta Lynch and her husband, Robert, of Hingham and Remo Lucci and his wife, Sheryl, of Illinois. Caring brother-in-law of Joanne MacInnis and her late husband, Donald, of Middleton and the late Joseph Alabiso and his wife Judith of Melrose. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Born in Avezzano, Italy, Al immigrated to the U.S. on the SS Conte di Savoia in 1939. He excelled in three sports graduating from Melrose High School. After spending time at Boston College, he left early to pursue a career. A conversation at the Melrose Elks Lodge, a frequent destination for Al, led him to Business Copy Associates (BCA) where he spent most of his career. Initially a salesperson, Al’s time and success at BCA culminated in him owning and retiring from that business.
Al and Dianne built a life together, having three children, Lisa, Jim and Bob. The family moved to Reading and eventually purchased a second home in Highland Beach, FL where they spent winters, graciously hosting their kids’ families and many, many friends. While back in MA, they enjoyed a retirement full of family gatherings and regular trips to Foxwoods, along with their routine visit to their favorite North Shore restaurants.
Al has left a lasting impression on countless people with his wit, generosity, and positive approach to life. He loved his family dearly and was a tremendous husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and wonderful friend to many.
Visitation was held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Tuesday, December 28 from 4 – 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial was held at the Our Lady of Assumption Church, 758 Salem St. Lynnfield on Wednesday, December 29 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody at 11:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Please wear a face mask if you are attending services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Honor of his late wife Dianne to Juvenile Diabetes, (JDRF) at jdrf.com. To sign online condolence visit www.gatelyfh.com.
