Vincent C. Nuccio of Needham and West Dennis passed away on October 14, 2023 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Augustine) Nuccio for 64 years. Loving father of Susan Hadge and her husband William of Easton; the late Mark Nuccio and his wife Lisa Mindick of Sharon, and the mother of his children, Christine Nuccio of Marblehead; Carol Hawes and her husband David of Easton; Nancy Cartier and her husband Mark of York, ME; and Valerie Atkins and her husband John T. of Bronxville, NY, and the father of her children, Adam Wardell of Bronxville. Also survived by thirteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Julia Augustine of Ithaca, NY.
Born in Camden, Maine, Vincent grew up in Beverly, Massachusetts. He attended Boston College, graduating in 1949. After three years in the Air Force, Vincent earned two advanced degrees in education from Cornell University. He spent most of his professional life at Boston College, filling several roles in his thirty year career there, retiring in 1993. Vincent was a lifelong Boston College educator, supporter, and sports fan, making BC an enormous influence on his family legacy. Music was always in his life. He performed with his three brothers in a quartet based in Beverly. He sang with the BC University Chorale for more than 30 years and was a member of the Needham Retired Men’s Chorus. The week before he passed, he sang at his grandson’s wedding reception. He served on the Needham School Committee for nine years and as a town meeting member. Vincent was a devoted member of the St. Bartholomew’s Church community for 60 years.
Visiting hours at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave. Needham on Friday, November 17 from 4-7 pm. Vincent’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bartholomew Church, 1180 Greendale Ave. Needham on Saturday, November 18 at 11am. Internment in Needham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Vincent’s memory to the Mary, Vincent and Mark Nuccio Scholarship Fund, Boston College Law School, 885 Centre St. Newton Centre, MA 02459, or email lawfund @bc.edu for more information how to give online, or donate to the charity of your choice.