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Dante J. Menicucci, 88, born and raised in Albuquerque, NM passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2010. Known by his grandchildren as "Nono", he is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Menicucci; children, Mike (Debbie), Annemaire, Tom (Kathy), Joe (Connie), and Margaret Menicucci (Michael Whellan); sisters, Mari Angela Scanlon (Jerry), and Theresa Clark (Tom); grandchildren, Steven, Shawn, Sarah, Christopher, Jimmie, Jacob and Lucas Menicucci, and Alexis and Hannah Whellan; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Dante was preceded in death by his parents, Julio and Giulia Menicucci; and his brother, Charles. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and then went into the family business with his brother Charles and cousin Mario Menicucci. Together, they owned and managed Super Oil Company and Super Service Station & Tire; Dante served as president of the company for many years. He has been an active parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, assisting for years in the development and maintenance of the church facilities. He was also a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and member of the Elks and Kiwanis clubs. Nono enjoyed his yard and garden, the mountains, especially fishing and hunting for mushrooms. He had a deep love for his wife and family. He provided years of assistance and support to Mary in her volunteer work. He never missed a game his children participated in and enjoyed and whenever possible, attended his grandchildren's games and events. He was quiet, but rarely passed up a chance to play practical jokes, often times never being caught as the jokester. Rosary will be recited Thursday, September 9, 2010, 7:00 p.m., at French - University Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, September 10, 2010, 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE, Monsignor Francis Eggert, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE. Pallbearers will be his nephews, David and Paul Menicucci, grandsons, Steven, Shawn, Christopher and Jimmie Menicucci. Honorary pallbearer is his good friend and cousin by marriage, Aldo Vaio, Jr. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Birthright of Albuquerque or Brothers of the Good Shepherd. Please visit our online guestbook for Dante at: www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE. (505) 843-6333
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