AVON: Joseph Samuel Tuchrello passed away at the age of 87 on Friday December 18 th , 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 5, 1933 in Avon, NY; the son of James and Grace (Cicero) Tuchrello. He graduated from Livonia Central School in 1951, where he was a three-letter athlete, National Honor Society, Future Farmers of America and an American Agriculturist Award Recipient.
Joe was a farmer his whole life. He farmed with his parents and four brothers; Stanley, Michael, Anthony and Thomas on the muckland of South Lima and dairy farm in Caledonia. He went on to farm over two thousand acres in Livingston County. Best known for growing potatoes, he was a hard worker, steadfast in his love of the land; he fought hard for the rights of the American family farmer.
Joe loved and served his community. You could always find him at Minnehan’s (his office), Leisure’s or Avon Village Restaurant having breakfast and lunch with his buddies. Joe was a proud member of the Avon Lion’s Club for 48 years. He served as a past president and received both the Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award and the Melvin Jones Fellowship. He remained a faithful parishioner of St. Agnes Church in Avon for over 60 years.
Joe is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Patricia (Pat), his daughters; Grace (Robert) Abbott of Geneseo, Elizabeth (James) Welch of Florida, Patricia (Timothy) Davin of Livonia and Joanne (Matthew) Coe of New Jersey, his four grandchildren; Robert Abbott, Adam Coe, Anthony Davin and Madeline Coe, his brothers; Stanley (Pat)of Colorado, and Thomas (Linda) of Avon, his brother-in-law James (Suzi) Brandt of New Hampshire and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents; James and Grace, his brothers; Michael and Anthony, brother-in-law; Robert Brandt and nephew; David.
Memorial service will be held at a later time to be announced. Private interment will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Avon Lions Club, PO Box 295, Avon, NY 14414 or St. Agnes Church, 96 Prospect St., Avon, NY 14414. To send a condolence or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Back in the mid 1980s Joe and Pat hosted a coffee hour for men of St. Agnes to talk about Notre Dame Retreat House. As a result I made 10-15 annual retreats there in the 80s and 90s. God bless Joe. Our condolences to Pat and the family.
Joe T.
Whether in church or in the field Joe stood tall and will be missed by all.
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Our thoughts are with You,David and Lisa Luther
Joe was certainly one-of-a-kind. Your family will not be the same without him. We hope you can find comfort together in the days ahead. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.Warmest regards, Bob and Jackie Quinn
I am so very sorry to hear about Joe’s passing! I just found out today on FB….our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Just picture Joe having a toddy with my Dad and Mom….they had many good times together.
Mrs. T, Grace,Patty, Liz, Joanne and family,
I pray all the wonderful memories of Mr. T bring you some comfort during your grief.
I grew up watching and many times being able to
enjoy being in your home and seeing what a strong family you have.
Love to you all.
Rest In Peace Mr T. You were always kind to me! Always!
My thoughts and prayers go out to Pat and the Tuchrello family at this difficult time. Joe was an amazing man and I feel blessed to have known him. I remember fondly his stopping by to chat while I was partaking of pool privileges and he always made me laugh. His down to earth ways and straight forward approach to life was always a model for me to follow. Joe left his mark on each and everyone of us who knew him. He will be missed, but he lives on in each member of his family. I will treasure my memories of him. Rest in Peace Joe.
Sending my sympathies to the Tuchrello family on Joe’s passing. I enjoyed working with him for several years with his farming business. May he rest in peace.
I had the pleasure of getting to know Lion Joe over the past 6 years after joining the club in Avon. I cannot recall a meeting where his smile and laugh didn’t light up the room. My condolences to his family and friends. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
To the Tuchrello Family, Pat And family so sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy and hard worker. When he was younger and the Cicero Family would get together he was witty and fun . We thought a lot about his Mom and Dad, Aunt Grace And Uncle Jimmy, now Joe is with them May He Rest In Peace. He will be missed. God Bless You All. Joe And Nancy Cicero,& Family, Mary And Val Heri, Peggy&Chet Barton And Family,Carol Ann McClary.&Family. Chet&Peggy
Dear pat and all the Tuchrello family my depest condolences.Joe was a great guy who will be missed by all his friends RIP Joe.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Uncle Joe was always smiling. God Bless.
Mrs. Tuchrello & family, our deepest sympathy to all of you with the loss of Mr. Tuchrello. We enjoyed seeing him at AJ’s basketball games. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Gary & Sue Wadams
My thoughts and prayers to you girls. Love you. Father-daughter banquet will never be the same without Uncle Joe.
I rented a apt from him and his wife in the early 90s. Very nice landlord .he was very well known and liked .and a hard worker .I’m sure he will be missed for a long,long time
My condolences to all of you. May God give you the strength you all need.
Our condolences to His family as they endure his passing on. We won’t ever forget Joe T and his antics..
I’m so saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. What a great guy! I know he’ll be missed. My thoughts and prayers to Pat and family.
Prayers for Peace and Comfort for Joe and his family. Joe was one of the hardest working men I’ve ever known and set a good example for those around him. I’ll miss the vibrance of the room when he was present. Rest in Paradise buddy.
Our sympathies on Joe’s passing. We will remember his smiling face at church and ever present “glad to see you” look in his eyes.
God be with you all.Sincerely,
Bernie and Pat Zapf
JOE WASA GOOD OLD BOY HAD FUN BACKIN THE DAY RIP JOE GOD BLESS YOU AMEN
Joe was always involved in his community. Loved his family, and was a good friend to so many. Such a hard worker all his life – I will miss you cousin?. My deepest sympathy to Pat and entire family. Thinking of you all and sending prayers and hugs.
I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was one of a kind. Going to miss seeing him every year filing his farm exemptions. The many conversations we had will be missed. God bless you all.
Oh my goodness, Pat and family I am so very sorry. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
A very nice man. Our condolences to the whole family.
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE TUCHRELLO FAMILY
May God embrace Joe’s soul with his almighty love and shelter him in eternal peace.
Our sincere condolences,
Warmest regards,
Sandt Family
Sorry for your loss!Don and Margie Donovan
Sending prayers to Tuchrello family.
We are very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to the entire family. In prayer, Mark and Paula Murphy
Prayers and love to the family.
May uncle Joe rest in peace.I am sure he and (dad) Tony are farming the heavens .
Xoxo
A great family man and a good friend. He had a full life and his antics will be well remembered. He lived life to the fullest. We will never forget his laugh or his smile. Our sympathy to the whole family. He will be missed.
Awww sad to read this . My sincere condolences to the Tuchrello familys
Pat and family: We are so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. Many good memories. He was a great guy.
To the Tuchrello Family – a name through my growing up years in Livonia Central
School and Avon. Brother Tony was a star athlete at LCS, brother Tom was in my
class at LCS along with the Cicero girls. It is with deep regret that I extend my sincere condolences on the loss of yet another handsome Tuchrello sibling during this holiday season. With fond memories, Lonnie Ziegler Westfall
What a beautiful man amazing father the 3 awesome daughters. I was so blessed to have him in my life. Embrace my Husband as his own.
Uncle Joe will be missed .
I’ll never forget one year we were up to the big house on the hill he started a grill with a blow touch. Hahahaha.
I love you
Your niece Pammy
A great potato farmer is now in Heaven with other great farmers, Mike West and Frank Panipinto. My prayers are with the Tuchrello family!
God Bless You Joe You were a great story teller and touch many people while you were with us RIP.
My heart goes out to Pat and her family. May Joe rest in peace. Pa was a good man and a lot of fun to be around. He will surely be missed.
My sincere condolences to Pat and all the Tuchrello family on Joe’s passing.
Pat, Grace, Liz, Patty and Joanne,
Extending my sympathy on the passing of your husband/father.
I will always remember what a hard working, family man Joe was.
May he Rest in Peace,
Thinking of you all in prayer,
My condolences to the Tuchrello family on the passing of Joe. May God guide you through this difficult time.