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Obituary for Gary Paul DeNucci
Gary Paul DeNucci A Legend has passed "Pain Hurts! Scars Heal! But a Legend is FOREVER!" Gary P. DeNucci died April 23, 2007, at the age of 61. Gary was born on December 14, 1945. He was raised in the town of Cumberland,WI. Gary was a very active youth, as he was in football, baseball, basketball, track, and was a very well rounded wrestling star at Cumberland Schools. He went on to wrestle and play football at the University of Wisconsin - Superior. Gary graduated from UW Superior with a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts/Communications. It was in Superior where he met his wife, Ione, of 24 years. While living there he was a sportscaster for one of the TV stations and a well known disc jockey. In 1983 Gary and Ione moved to Luck and opened a Bar & Liquor store, DeNucci’s 35 Villa. They brought in big bands, large crowds, and great times. They left unforgettable memories forever implanted in Northern Wisconsin. He wasn’t only running a business, he was also building a home in Mckinley Township. It was here that he and Ione raised their three children. Gary was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to spend time in the woods and on the lake with his family and friends of his deer camp. Gary always took great pride in his family and everything he had in his life. Gary was preceded in death by his father Marty, and his brother Terry. He is survived by his children: Brandon "Bear" of Cumberland, Cody (Megan) of Osceola, and Kasie DeNucci of Luck, his mother Joy DeNucci of Luck, brother Barry DeNucci of Luck, many relatives, and friends. Services were held at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Cumberland on Friday, April 27th. The pallbearers were Al "Touser" Dow, Arlen Petersen, Gaylon Tone, Richard Lingerfelt, Tony "Mike" Forster, Roger Smith, Robert Porter, Blaine Kutzler, and Daunte DeNucci. Rowe Funeral Home of Luck,WI, was entrusted with the arrangements.
