Gary C. Pucedo, 59 of Endicott, NY, passed away suddenly on Sunday March 5, 2023 after suffering a massive stroke.
He was predeceased by his parents, Leon and Dagmar Pucedo. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Christine (Fedourich) Pucedo; two sons that were his whole world, Anthony and Michael Pucedo; his long time friend and the brother that he never had, Steve Rogers; his father-in-law, Joseph Fedourich; his mother-in-law, Hazel Fedourich; a special goddaughter, Iris Incitti; dear friends, Barbara Fiacco and Theo Totolis.
He was a graduate of Union Endicott High School , class of 1982. After the untimely death of his father in 1982 he immediately started his studies at The Simmons Institute of Funeral Service in Syracuse, NY. After graduating he continued to run the family business taking great pride in his work and offering compassion to many families during their most difficult times.
He was a member of St. Joseph’s Church, Endicott, the Duca Degli Abruzzi Lodge #443, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, the Binghamton Country Club, the Independent Mutual Aid Society, the Broome County Funeral Directors Association and the New York State Funeral Directors Association. Gary enjoyed playing golf, hockey, basketball and baseball. His real passion was baseball and he played for both UE High School and the American Legion Post 82 as a pitcher. He also enjoyed playing in several BC Open Pro-Am Tournaments. He was an avid NY Rangers, NY Mets and Minnesota Vikings fan.
Funeral services will be held Friday March 10th at 9:30 AM from the Leon Pucedo Funeral Home, Inc. 1905 Watson Blvd. Endicott, NY and at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Church 207 Hayes Ave. Endicott, NY where a Funeral Mass will be held. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City, NY. The family will receive friends at the Pucedo Funeral Home on Thursday March 9th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to either Mercy House 212 N. McKinley Ave. Endicott, NY 13760 or The Danielle House 160 Riverside Dr. Binghamton, NY 13905. The funeral service will be live streamed at St. Joseph's Endicott Facebook Page.
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