Steven R. Carucci, 78, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of North Reading, MA passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2022 at Tidewell Hospice in Palmetto, FL. Steven was born in Woburn, Massachusetts on April 8, 1943, to the late Nancy T. (Conte) Carucci and the late Steven Carucci. He was a 1962 graduate of North Reading High School.
An honorably discharged veteran, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1967 until 1971 where he did a tour of duty in the Vietman War. After his discharge, Steven was employed by Lahey Hospital Boston. Upon his retirement from Lahey he relocated to Florida where he spent many years as a faithful companion to his mother and step-father Fred Neiss.
Steven was a kind, gentle and compassionate man blessed with a dry sense of humor. He could often be found walking the Florida beaches or reading seaside.
He is survived by his sister Tami Carucci of Bradenton, FL, his two brothers, Charles Carucci and his wife Marianne of North Reading, Philip Carucci and his wife Janet of Stoneham, nieces and nephews, Donna, Debra, Charles Jr., Philip, Lynne, Paul, Michael, Scott, Sarah and 11 great nieces and nephews.
His funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, (Rt. 62), North Reading. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Croswell Funeral Home , 19 Bow St., North Reading is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in memory of Steven to St. Jude’s Childrens
Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Tidwell Hospice, 4151 37th Street East,
Palmetto, Fl 34221 .