Florence Lucia

Florence A. (Zepka) Lucia, 79, formerly of 4 Pleasant Street, Adams, Ma, died peacefully at home with loved ones by her side. She gracefully passed-on to be with the Lord after a long fight with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on November 19, 1932, in Adams, Ma., the daughter of the late Mary and John Zepka. She was one of nine siblings.Henry, Mildred, Helen, Fredrick, Josephine, Robert, Richard & Patricia. On July 08, 1949 she married the late Arthur (Tony) G. Lucia and lived happily in Adams, Ma., where they raised their family of four children. Florence spent her days working hard as a homemaker and as a wiring technician at General Electric where she fostered many friendships and earned the respect of many people. She prided herself on keeping a lovely garden and home, she enjoyed bingo, dancing, and traveling with her husband, Tony. As the years progressed and the family grew Florence was always there for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchild to share in all of the joys life provided. She became known in later years as Nana to those who loved her. We will never forget all of the pounds of meatballs we enjoyed over the years as she made the best in town! She is survived by her four children and their spouses, Gary & Mary Lucia, Rodney & Susan Lucia, Wayne Lucia, Laurie Lucia & Robert Henderson, and her many grandchildren, Ryan & wife Johanna Lucia, Travis & wife Destiny Lucia, Elizabeth Lucia & husband John Mullady, Christopher Lucia, Taylor Lucia, Jacob, Kiley, Paige & Reese Henderson, and her great grandchild, Jackson Lucia, son of Travis and Destiny. She is also survived by her two siblings: Patricia Little and Richard Luczynski. The funeral will be on Saturday, January 28, at 12:00 NOON in the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams. Calling hours are Saturday from 10:00AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams. We would be pleased to see everyone at the Bounti-Fare to celebrate Flo's Life following the cemetery proceedings. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Florence's name to the: www.curealz.org or mail to: Cure Alzheimer's Fund , 34 Washington Street Suite 200, Wellesley Hills, Ma 02481. One hundred percent of the donation goes to research to find a cure for this disease.

Florence Lucia

January 24, 2012