Obituary of Mary Catherine Tuccillo

Mary Catherine Tuccillo, 93, of Alexandria, Virginia died Friday at the Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Alexandria. Born in Trenton she was a resident of Lawrenceville for many years. She was an active member of St. James Catholic Church in Trenton and several Lawrence Twp Senior Clubs prior to her move to Alexandria in 2000. Mary was formerly employed as a sales associate with the Dunham’s Department Store in the Lawrenceville Shopping Center and retired in 1980 after 10 years of service. She enjoyed many hobbies, particularly, creating custom designed clothing for friends and family. Also, she was president of the Resident Council at the Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Daughter of the late Guissepe and Rosaria Ognibene Scozzaro and wife of the late Frank G. Tuccillo, Mary is survived by her daughter, Rosemarie D. Tuccillo of Hainesport, NJ; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Anne Tuccillo of Alexandria, VA; and two grandsons, Patrick and Bryan Tuccillo both of Alexandria. Mary’s funeral will held on Wednesday beginning at 8:30 am from Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 am at St. James Catholic Church, E. Paul Ave., Trenton. Entombment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery Mausoleum, Hamilton. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, 8085 Saltsburg Road, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15239 www.umdf.org.