Frank Joseph Verucchi
Frank Joseph Verucchi, 85, of Garfield, died Jan. 21, 2021. He was born on Sept. 28, 1935, in Porterville, Calif., to Frank E. Verucchi and Margaret Schneier Verucchi.
He owned and operated NWA Marble for several years. His faith and family were most important to him. He was a hard worker and enjoyed working outside. He grew up in Tontitown and attended Springdale High School. He went on to attend Lady of the Ozarks in Carthage, Mo. Thereafter, he served our country in the Marine Corps in San Diego, Calif. He married his lovely wife, Dolores, on Jan. 12, 1963. He taught religious education at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Tontitown.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Katie Verucchi and Sally Zulpo; mother-in-law, Lillian Goodness; and fatherin-law, Arthur Goodness.
Survivors include his wife, Dolores Verucchi of 58 years of the home; one son, Frank J. Verucchi; five daughters, Cindy Glory and husband Dwayne of Bentonville; Denise Kidd and husband Michael of Tontitown; Diana Trailer and husband Mike of Rogers; Sabrina Ruddick and husband Kevin of Garfield; Tammy Fortner and husband Brad of Garfield; one sister, Ellen Goff of Siloam Springs; 20 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Bentonville.
A rosary service was at 2:15 p.m. and the Mass of Christian Burial was at 2:30 p.m. officiated by the Rev. Msgr. Scott L. Marczuk.
Burial followed in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Tontitown.
Online condolences can be left at www.siscofuneral.com.