Joseph R. Duco
July 17, 1937 ~ March 1, 2017
Joseph R. Duco, 79, of Weirton, WV died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Weirton Geriatric Center.
Born July 17, 1937, in Steubenville, OH, he was a son of the late Patsy and Rose Lopresto Duco. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Bruno Duco, and a brother, Rocco T. Duco.
Joe retired from Weirton Steel as a tin mill supervisor.
A veteran of the United States Army, Joe was a member and usher of Saint Joseph the Worker Church, a member of Knights of Columbus 3734, where he served as Past Grand Knight. He was also a former member of the Weirton Madonna Athletic Board, and past president of the former Pleasant Valley Country Club.
Joe also volunteered his time with St. Paul's School Bingo and Weirton Little Steelers as a football coach.
He is survived by his son Joseph (Rena) Duco of Toronto, OH; daughters Daria (Michael) Lutz of Lexington, KY, and Nancy (Steve) Montgomery of Pickerington, OH; brother Dominic (Linda) Duco of Wintersville, OH; sisters Patricia (Robert) Waltz of Charleston, WV, and Donna (Kerry) Frank of Fountain Valley CA; grandchildren Chelsea Lutz, Michael Lutz II, Emily and Abbey Montgomery.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 1 PM Saturday, March 4 at St. Joseph the Worker Church.
Father Dennis Schuelkens, Jr. will officiate.
Interment will follow in Saint Paul Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Anerican Legion Honor Guard and the US Army..
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Weirton Madonna High School 150 Michael Way Weirton, WV 26062. Weirtonmadonna.org
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I hadn’t seen Joe for half a century but he was so kind to me when I was young, I will always remember him fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Maureen (Conley) Mitchell from Las Vegas, NV.
Dom and Linda, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Daria, Nancy, Joe and families, Please accept our deepest sympathy and most heartfelt condolences. Your dad and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Domenico and Gina Di Bacco and family
Santo & I would like to express our sincere sympathy to the Family of Joe. May God embrace you at this time of loss and may you feel the comfort of his loving arms . May Peace and Love be with you Today and Always. 💔 Dom , Linda and your family : Our hearts are heavy with sadness for you with the passing of your brother. You are in our daily prayers and hope this will give you comfort knowing we and others care and love you. God Bless You Always💕
I’m sorry to hear of his passing. When I came back to Weirton in 1980 to be sports editor of The Daily Times I got to know this man very well. Young Joe was playing linebacker for Madonna and I covered those games. Joe was so kind to me and we became good friends over the next few years. I enjoyed our talks about football and life. Thanks for befriending me and allowing me to get to know your wonderful family. I recall a cookout or two at your home and it was always a fun time. RIP Joe.
Tony and I offer our deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother,Dom. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Duco family, We were saddened to hear of the passing of Joe. He was such a great guy and we will miss him. Joe worked with my husband Joe and my father George Ollila for many years. Our heartfelt prayers and sympathy to all of you. May he RIP!
Dom and Patty…my sincere condolences on the loss of your brother. Losing a big brother hurts.
Dom and the family; I’m so sorry for your loss..Joe was a good man..I knew him years ago…May God give him peace..also you ……
I was so saddened to hear about Joe. My mother, Tami, and I met him several years ago at the gym and formed a big friendship with him. Joe was like a Nonno to me and I always had great talks with him and I will miss him a lot. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved father. May his memory be eternal.
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He was a very generous and humorous guy. May God be with you during this difficult time.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time, May you come to know that the love of God is with you always, May your memories of Joseph R. Duco, give you peace, comfort and strength… Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete. I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.. My thoughts and prayers to the family of …. US Army Veteran, Joseph R. Duco, is “A True American Hero” God Bless† † Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Joe, Daria, Nancy, As a young teacher, Joe had a profound influence on me. He was that rare individual who was honest, direct, and shared his zest for life without reservations. His generosity and kindness toward others was exceptional. Any time I was with him he made me laugh – loudly. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s death. He was a great help to me in many ways. Always loyal and faithful to the Madonna cause. He has been in my prayers often as are all of you.
Donna and Family, Please accept my sympathy. It has been a long time…but, I think of you and your mom wth fondness.
Joe, So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.