Nazzareno Cucchi (Naz), of Newton Massachusetts passed away peacefully after a brief illness in Venice Florida on May 14, 2025.

 

He was born on November 29th, 1925 in Newton, Massachusetts.  He was the eldest son of the late Antonio Cucchi and Carmela (Leone) Cucchi.  He was raised in the Nonantum Village of Newton and graduated from Newton North Trade School as a professional cabinet maker.

 

He enlisted in the Navy in 1944, honorably serving his country until his discharge.

 

Nazzareno met the love of his life, Annette (Domingue) Cucchi at Old Orchard Beach Maine. They were married on August 2nd, 1952.

 

He joined the Newton Fire Department in 1957 and retired at the rank of Captain in 1984 after 27 years of service.

 

He enjoyed many years in Naples, Florida, walking the beach, playing golf and traveling.  His greatest love was dancing with his beloved wife, Annette.

 

He lived his last five years at Aston Gardens at Pelican Point, an active Senior Living Community in Venice, Florida, where his wife Annette still resides.  They made many wonderful friends and have a caring supportive staff that treats them like family.

 

He is predeceased by his sisters, Loretta Citino and Mary Avakian, both of Watertown and his brother Anthony of Newton.

 

He is survived by his loving wife, Annette of Venice, Florida, daughters Denise Cucchi-Boyd and her husband Kevin of Groton Massachusetts and Englewood Florida.  Linda Cucchi-Robinson and her husband Dave of Barrington New Hampshire and son Ronald Cucchi and his wife Lisa of Hudson Massachusetts.  He also leaves behind his grandchildren Christopher Boyd, Daniel Boyd and his wife Eva Thornton, Nicole Boyd, Ariane Cucchi and Zachary Robinson and his wife Melis Akkan-Robinson.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

 

Visiting hours will be held in the Magni Funeral Home, 365 Watertown St, Newton on Thursday, June 5th from 11am to 1:30pm with a Prayer Service immediately to follow. Entombment will be private. 

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).