Duane Martucci

DUANE A. “DEE” MARTUCCI age 71, loving father of Michael (wife Christine), Chrissy Burgess (husband Phil), Michael and Gina; devoted grandfather of Maddy Rackovan (husband Mitch), Gracie, Celia and Sophie Martucci, Joey and Danny Burgess, Jacob and Justin Biggom; cherished son of the late Ernest and Evelyn (nee Kulow); dearest brother of Ronald (wife Kathleen), Gary (wife Doreen) and Richard (wife Bernadette); treasured nephew of Wilma Willm, Mary Square, Linda Hendrickson and the late Clifford and Butch Kulow; dear uncle and great-uncle of many; former husband of the Lynn (deceased), Anne Marie Bagger and Barbara Tucker.

Dee was born on January 13, 1945 in Cleveland, OH and passed away on December 30, 2016 in Willoughby Hills, where he had been a resident for 8 years, previously residing in Wickliffe. Dee graduated from Wickliffe High School in 1963 and was a firefighter for the City of Wickliffe for 35 years. He enjoyed playing basketball and softball and watching the Cleveland Indians, Cavs and Browns. Dee was a very gentle, selfless, giving and friendly man, who was very generous with his time. He will be remembered for his caring nature, his sense of humor and his dedication to his family.

Celebration of Life Service Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 7:30 PM at THE FUNERAL HOME. Cremation following by DeJohn Crematory. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Dee at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) WEDNESDAY 4-7:30 PM.