Nancy Cucchi

CHARLTON – Nancy D. (Ketterman) Cucchi, 64, died peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at the UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus in Worcester, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, William E. Cucchi; two sons, Eric W. Cucchi and his wife Jennifer of Dudley, and Marc T. Cucchi and his wife Michelle of Danielson, CT; a brother, Randall D. Ketterman of Monson; a sister, Deborah J. Gray of Yarmouth Port; four grandchildren, Hunter, Charlie, Henry, and Finn; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was born in Palmer, daughter of the late Randall G. and Priscilla A. (Tomlinson) Ketterman, and lived in Monson before moving to Charlton 42 years ago. She graduated from Monson High School in 1972 and received her associate’s degree from Springfield Technical Community College in 1974.

Mrs. Cucchi worked in small business administration and bookkeeping for many years before retiring in October of 2018 and was a former member of Business Network International. Her life was defined by her adoration of her sons, treasured time spent with her friends and family, but above all else, she absolutely cherished spending time with all of her grandchildren. Her passions in life were gardening, antiquing, and motorcycle riding with her husband Bill. She will always be remembered as a person who celebrated and embraced life.

The family would like to extend their deep appreciation to the nurses and staff that work at the UMass Memorial Medical Center -- Memorial Campus Critical Care Unit (CCU). Nancy’s family will be eternally indebted to the tireless, compassionate, and professional care they all provided her.

Memorial calling hours are Friday, January 11, 2019, from 5-8 p.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Westridge Cemetery in Charlton. Please meet directly at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the M.S.P.C.A., 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130, or to a charity of one’s choice.