John D. Rucci
John D. “JD” Rucci, 63, of Richeyville, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019, in his home.
He was born March 7, 1956, in North Charleroi, a son of John Rucci of Centerville and Gail Hamercheck Hook of Waynesburg, who survive.
Mr. Rucci was a 1974 graduate of California Area High School. He worked as an underground coal miner in the Vesta 5 Mine, Maple Creek Mine and the Enlow Fork Mine. He also worked as an off-road truck driver for Geo-Con Construction.
He enjoyed hunting, motorcycles, reading, Kennywood, movies and playing softball in local leagues.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his son, Eric John Rucci of Daisytown; stepfather James Hook and his family of Waynesburg; two brothers, Scott David Rucci and Dino Rucci, both of Centerville; one niece; and special cousin Denise Duncan.
Deceased are two cousins, Jennifer Lagen and John M. Marish; and special friend Linda Medve.
Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday in John B. Greenlee Funeral Home Ltd., 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, where a blessing service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 13.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Guestbook and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFunealHome.com.