Lucy S. Vercillo, 1925 - 2014
Lucy S. Vercillo died on October 6, 2014 in her home, exactly where she wanted to be.
Her faith never wavered and her spirit remained strong.
Lucy was born December 2, 1925 in Huron, Ohio, one of twelve children of Antonio and Eufemia Larizza. After her graduation from Huron High School she attended nurse’s training at St. John’s in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to learning the profession of nursing she also met Joseph J. Vercillo, who she married on January 18, 1947. Lucy became a registered nurse, a wife, and a mother. The young family lived in Cleveland, Ohio on the near east side. When many families in the neighborhood began moving to the suburbs, Lucy, her husband and three children (at the time) moved a little farther, settling in Ashland, Ohio where she had lived ever since.
Lucy went to work as a nurse at Samaritan Hospital where she practiced her profession as a registered nurse for thirty five years. She was devoted to her patients and took the time to know every one of them. Over the years, it seems that she touched the lives of most families in Ashland through the care she provided to their loved ones. Although she had been retired for 28 years, many people remember her to this day as the person who took such good care of them or their family.
Lucy was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, who died on February 20, 1980. She thought of him every day. She is survived by four children: Damian (Randi) Vercillo, Phyllis Maunus, Joseph (Miriam) Vercillo, Thomas (Mash) Vercillo; 8 grandchildren: Francesca, Emily, Kathryn, Tony, Diana, Saraan, Eufemia, and Dominic; and 5 great grandchildren: Aidan, Chloe, Isabella, Joseph, and Sophia. She is also survived by her sister, Teresa Johnson. In addition there are many others who thought of her as their mother and friend.
Lucy was an active member of St. Edward Church for over sixty years serving the Lord through many church activities. She was a member of nursing organizations and met regularly with her nurses group.
Mass of Christian Burial will be observed Friday, October 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church with Father Rod Kreidler officiating. Interment will be in the Ashland County Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening, October 9, 2014 at the Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home where the Rosary will be said at 8:00 p.m. The family suggests that memorial contributions, in Mrs. Vercillo’s memory, be made to St. Edward Catholic Church, 501 Cottage St., Ashland, Ohio 44805; Hospice of North Central Ohio, 1050 Dauch Dr., Ashland, Ohio 44805 or to The Samaritan Hospital Foundation, 663 East Main St., Ashland, Ohio 44805.
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