Obituary of Dominic Santucci

DOMINIC "DICK" SANTUCCI, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, September 2, 2016. He was 91. Dominic was born in the Morrisania section of the Bronx to Pasquale and Addolorata Santucci of Morcone, Italy in the province of Benevento. He lived in Hillsdale, NJ for 48 years. He was a master butcher, starting his chosen profession at 8 years old. For the last 25 years, in his "retirement," he was a regular at his son Michaels' butcher shop, Karl Ehmer in Hillsdale. NO ONE could cut veal cutlets like him! He served in the Third Infantry Division, 719th Tank Battalion in WWII with Audie Murphy and survived 5 amphibious landings; Anzio, North Africa, Sicily, Southern France and Iraq. He served in the Central Europe, Naples-Foggia, Rhineland, Rome-Arno, Middle Eastern and Southern France campaigns. He always joked that he didn't go in the Navy because he got seasick but spent more time on ships than if he had! He was a lifelong music aficionado, Frank Sinatra, Harry James, Jimmy Roselli and Mario Lanza among his favorites. His hobbies were growing his beloved "percoco" peaches and hard work. He married the love of his life Dolores Bifulco in 1949 and had 2 sons, Richard Santucci, D.C. and Michael Santucci. His greatest joys were his cherished grandchildren, Richard A. Santucci, D.C., Anthony, Michelle, Michael and Dominic. His last words to his beloved wife of 67 years were, "I love you." He is predeceased by his sister Mary Romano and brother Angelo. He is survived by his sister Josephine and many nieces and nephews. The Funeral will begin on Wednesday September 7, at 8:30 AM from the funeral home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM at St. John The Baptist R.C. Church. 69 Valley Street, Hillsdale, NJ. Entombment will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, NY. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dominics' memory to The Columbians of New Jersey, An Italian American Philanthropic Organization, c/o Anthony J, Graceffo, Esq., 555 Main Street, Hackensack, N.J. 07601. As a hardened combat veteran he sincerely worried about the future of the America he fought for and what the career politicians were leaving his grandchildren. In accordance with his wishes, please vote for Donald Trump.