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Joseph B. Marcucci Obituary

Joseph B. Marcucci

March 6, 1947 - August 2, 2026

Joseph B. Marcucci Obituary

New Castle, PA - Joseph B. Marcucci, 79, of Neshannock Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 2, 2026, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Mr. Marcucci was born March 6, 1947, in New Castle, a son of the late Angelo and Helen (Melchiorre) Marcucci.

He was a 1966 graduate of Neshannock High School.

Following graduation, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Air Force to proudly serve in the Vietnam War, where he served as a crew chief on the C-130 aircraft and achieved the rank of sergeant prior to his honorable discharge.

For over 30 years, he worked as a driver at UPS, retiring in 2003.

Joe was a member of the Holy Spirit Parish of New Castle, a member of Union Township Volunteer Fire Department and formerly a member of the Neshannock Township Volunteer Fire Department.

An avid camper, his greatest joy in life was spending time with family, especially during Sunday dinner and summers at camp. Joe loved supporting his beloved grandchildren in their many endeavors.

His wife of over 55 years, Charlotte (Marshall) Marcucci, whom he married Feb. 20, 1971, survives at their home in Neshannock Township.

Joe is also survived by four children, Stacy Nativio Gass (Dan) of Neshannock Township, Nicole Barth (Tom Goodlin) of Sharpsville, Jaime Dotson (Chris) of Neshannock Township and Shaun Marcucci (Melissa), of Struthers, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, Nathan, Erica, Jeremy, Christian, Joshua, Zachary, Jenna, Tyler, Erin, Andrew and Ashley; and two great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Colia.

Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday (8-6-26) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.

A procession will leave the funeral home at noon Friday (8-7-26) for St. Mary's Church, 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. with Rev. John Ferguson presiding.

Entombment will follow in Parkside Mausoleum, Shenango Township, where full military honors will be rendered by the New Castle Area Honor Guard.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

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New Castle, PA - Joseph B. Marcucci, 79, of Neshannock Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 2, 2026, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Mr. Marcucci was born March 6, 1947, in New Castle, a son of the late Angelo and Helen (Melchiorre) Marcucci.

He was a 1966 graduate

Published on August 4, 2026

Events

Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, August 7, 2026

12:30 pm

Procession will leave the funeral home at noon on Friday, August 7, 2026 for the church.

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