Yolanda M. "Valerio" Nuccio

Yolanda M. Nuccio, age 83, of Rome, passed away peacefully September 29, 2012.



She was born December 29, 1928, in Utica, a daughter of Vincent and Marian Roscigo Valerio, and graduated from Proctor High School in 1947. Yolanda was united in marriage to Dr. Dominick J. Nuccio, a blessed marriage of 62 years. She was a member of St. Paul's Church.



Yolanda's greatest joy was spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren and great granddaughter. Yolanda's life-long passion for singing started as a young teen in Utica, as a member of the Mickey Mouse Club. Throughout the years, her beautiful voice was heard at many local events. Her Church had a very special place in her heart and she was a long time member of St. Paul's Church Choir.



Yolanda is survived by her husband, Dominick; two daughters and sons in law, Elaine and Gary Ruzanski of North Bay, and Liz and Andre Bertrand of Town of Lee; a son and two daughters in law, Dr. Douglas and Tamara Nuccio of North Bay, and Andrea Nuccio of Rochester; two sisters and a brother in law, Jean Gualtieri of Rome and Eleanor and Frank Tucciarone of Clinton; a brother, Victor Valerio of Utica; grandchildren, Ritch and Kirk Nuccio, Danielle, Dominick, Kirstin and Kelly Nuccio, Josh and Jake Ruzanski, and Lauren and Kimberly Donovan; and a great granddaughter, Kiley Nuccio. She was predeceased by a son, Dr. Robert F. Nuccio and a brother, Dr. Nobel Valerio.



Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 AM from the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street, and a Mass of Christian Burial with Father Robert Kelly, officiating at 10:00 AM at St. Paul's Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.



Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home, Tuesday 4 to 7 PM.



Memorial contributions may be made to the Liver Transplant Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114