After a life of love and quiet grace, James E. Martucci of Rye, CO has passed.
Some stories deserve to be told slowly. This is one of them.
James spent his working life as ['the glass industry with the title of Production Supervisor in Saugus'] — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.
What is given freely returns in ways we cannot measure.
James "Jim" Martucci, 87, passed away April 25, 2026. Born March 19, 1939, to Michael and Margaret Martucci in Connellsville, PA.
He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Martucci; mother, Margaret Martucci; sisters, Marlene Burns and Charlene Mayes; brothers Robert Martucci and Michael Martucci.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 61 years, Eloise Martucci; daughter, Jamie Martucci, Vickie Hensel, Doris Gerro; son, James E Martucci Jr.; sisters, Joan Berlin (Paul), Carlotta Linville, Cathy Graf; brother, Roger (Dale) Martucci grandsons, Caleb J. Penner, Jeffery Kattera, Michael Ferro (Aida) and River G. (Emilee) Martucci; granddaughters Eloisa "Ellie" Penner, Stephanie Kattera, Aimee (Patrick) George, Kodie Ferro; great- grandson Parker James Martucci; 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, best friends Nick and Teresa Chavez; 4 legged companions, Mocha and Maxy Cat and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jim was born in Connellsville, PA and raised mostly on a farm. He loved the farming life, where he learned to care for the land, raising farm animals and tending to large vegetable gardens. His father taught him from an early age to fish and hunt. From his mother, he learned cooking and canning skills. During his school years, his favorite hobby was playing football.
After graduating from high school he went to work sweeping floors in a glass factory. He retired from the glass industry with the title of Production Supervisor in Saugus, CA. In 1978, the family moved to Rye, CO where he found his heaven on earth. Jim loved his family loved time spent with his wife, son, daughter and grandchildren. He enjoyed the huge cook-outs for family and friends at the Rye house.
He loved hunting, fishing, planting large gardens and caring for the 13 acres of land in Rye, going to Cripple Creek and was an avid Los Angeles Dodgers fan.
He will forever be loved and missed!
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