Lorenzo Giovani Puccio

Lorenzo Giovani Puccio, 71, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Puccio was born in South Gate, CA. on July 23, 1944 to the late Giovani and Pearl Shaw Puccio. He is preceded also by brothers, John Thomas Prutch and Robert Prutch and his loving pet dog Ruckus. Lorenzo enjoyed motorcycles, did woodcarvings, stained glass windows and just loved nature in general along with its wildlife.

Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Barbara Guenther Puccio. Children; Tiffani Smith, Blaine M. Prutch (Kristina), Jennifer A. Walby, Rebecca D. Novae, Michelle Lucke, Lisa M. Clark, Sheri Arant, Lynette Young (Roe) and Lynda Whetzel (Vernon). Grandchildren; Aubree, Cody P., Khali, Noah, Frank, Cody, Amanda, Ericka, Corey, Tyler, Ashley, Christian, Cambria, Heather, Justin, Danny, Joey, Travis, Davon and Shaniqua. Great grandchildren; Shane, Aidyn, Evan, Aubrey, Carlee, Olivia, Demetrius, Aubrey H., Tommy, Braeden and Ellis. Brother, Shirley “Mac” McLaughlin and a multitude of nieces, nephews and special friends.

The family will celebrate Lorenzo’s life at his residence on his birthday July 23.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made in Mr. Puccio’s honor to the Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or to your local ASPCA.