Joseph R. Luchini Jr., 93, of 376 South Kersey Rd, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at his residence.

He was born May 10, 1930, in Kersey, son of the late Joseph R. and Catherine Antonelli Luchini Sr.  Joe attended Kersey schools and was a lifelong resident of the area.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served his country during the Korean Conflict.  Joe was a man with a strong work ethic and was a retired employee of Stackpole Corporation where he worked in their Fireproof Division.  For many years he also worked a second job delivering beer for the  J.J. Malone Beer Distributor.

On April 12, 1952, in Camp Breckinridge, KY, Joe married the late Elizabeth A. “Betty” Zernell, who preceded him in death on January 3, 2005.

Joe is survived by two daughters: Carol Rhodaback (Kurt) of Apollo Beach, FL and Ann Luchini of Tallahassee, FL; three sons: Bob Luchini (Brenda) of Kersey, Tom Luchini of Woodstock, MD, and Ken Luchini (Lori) of St Marys; twelve grandchildren: Ashley Kurit (Brad), Brittany Dambly (Jeff), Megan Stuart (Anthony), Beth Penn (Matt), Rick Luchini (Alicia), Zack Mattivi (Becky), Jake Mattivi, Chelsea Shipe (Kody), Joe Luchini, Kristin Lewis, and Alyssa Lewis, Taira Vollmer (Tim); 16 great-grandchildren: Caitlyn, Greyson, and Cooper Kurit, Harrison Dambly, Ryan, Vinnie , and Annabeth Penn, Alivia, Vivian, and Elaina Luchini, Logan, Lyncoln, and Trey Luchini, Maisyn Shipe, and Ollie and Bo Vollmer, along with many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, Joe was preceded in death by a son, Ronald J. Luchini; a grandson, Jeff Luchini; his sister Carolyn Miller; and five brothers: Frank, Louis, John, Vince, and Sam Luchini.  He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

He loved going to his camp where he hunted and enjoyed many family gatherings.  Many will miss stopping by his house, as he sat on his front porch awaiting the opportunity to visit.

He was a member of St Boniface Church, 3^rd Degree Knights of Columbus, and a member of Dagus Mines American Legion.  In his younger years, he was an active member of Fox Twp Lions Club, active in the early years at the Elk County Fair and was named “Fox Township Man of the Year” in 1987.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the St Boniface Church at a future date to be announced.  Burial will be in the St Boniface Cemetery. Full military honors will be accord by the Fox Township Burial Detail.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Christian Food Bank, PO Box 1033, St Marys, PA or to a favorite charity of one’s choosing.

The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com