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Monday, January 18, 2016

Anne M. Tocchi

Lorain- Anne M. (nee: DiLuciano) Tocchi, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Mercy New Life Hospice Center in Lorain surrounded by her loving family.

She was born January 20, 1935 in Lorain, OH to her loving parents, Antonio and Santarella DiLuciano.

Anne graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1953A and went on to St. John School of Nursing where she received her RN degree in 1956. She married Camillo "Jack" Tocchi on September 29, 1956 and they raised six children, Lynne, Michael, Laura, Lisa, Jacqualyn and David. Anne worked as head nurse of the first cancer unit at St. Joseph Hospital in Lorain for over 34 years retiring in 1996. She was instrumental in establishing New Life Hospice and served as patient care coordinator for many years. She was an active volunteer and board member with the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua where she established the parish nursing program, served as a Eucharistic Minister and head of liturgy commission for several years. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the IAV Post #1.  

She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Camillo "Jack" Tocchi; loving children, Lynne (Anthony) Giacobbe, Michael Tocchi, Lauri Kern, Lisa (David) Lang, Jacqui (Joe) Wallpe and Dave (Judy) Tocchi; 19 grandchildren; one great grandchild; sisters, Rose DeAngelis and Virginia Bulso; brothers, Alfred, Frank, John, Jim and Tony; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Eusebio and Dominic DiLuciano.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961 on Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 2:00 - 8:00 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 10:20 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 22, 2016 at St. Anthony of Padua, 1305 E. Erie Ave., Lorain, Fr. William Burkert, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, OH. Memorial Donations may be made to St. Anthony of Padua, 1305 E. Erie Ave, Lorain, OH 44052, Mercy New Life Hospice Center, 3500 Kolbe Rd, Lorain, OH 44053 or to the American Cancer Society, 20470 Lorain Rd, Cleveland, OH 44126. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

 

 

 

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 4:46:20 PM

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