Ruth A. (Woods) Lucci – 69, of North Andover and formerly of North Reading, died at her home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 5, 2016.
Born in Charlestown, MA on November 5, 1946. She was the daughter of the late John L. and Ruth (Joyce) Woods. Ruth was a homemaker and has been a resident of North Andover for the past 4 years. She was raised and attended school in North Reading and was a former member of the Loyal Order of Moose.
Ruth was a proud wife, mother, sister, aunt and most of all nana. She was the caretaker and protector of her entire family all her life. She was a mother figure to all children and a favorite auntie to many of her nieces and nephews. She always remembered everyone’s birthdays in the entire extended family. Ruth was the life of the party and enjoyed many great get-togethers with her family over the years.
Ruth loved playing and specifically winning at 500 Rummy. She enjoyed trips down to the casinos to play the slot machines, she loved to crochet and made many pieces for all of the babies in her life.
Family members include her loving husband of 37 years, Anthony W. Lucci; sons, Thomas Williams, Wayne Williams and Anthony I. Lucci; her daughter, Clementina (Tina) Lucci; brothers, John Woods, William Woods and Daniel Woods; sisters, Marsha Pierce and Kathleen Roberts, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; she was the sister of the late Michael, Tom and Paul (Buddy) Woods.
Her funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, June 10 at 10:00 AM. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 9 from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Div. of Development and the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline, MA 02445-9924. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
To a beautiful big hearted woman good bless you mama Lucci I will always have found memories. I send my love and prayers to get great family
My thoughts and prayers go out to Tony and his family during this difficult time. Lighten your sadden hearts by keeping happy memories of years gone by first and foremost as you reflect back on the life you shared with Ruthie.
Frani (Titus) Melanson
I will forever remember you, you were like an Auntie to me when I was growing up. Prayers and our deepest condolences for the family. Lots of pricesless memories with us Goins Girls, U always thought I was your favorite Love you Kim Goins Meyer❤️
Dear Tony- I am sorry for your loss – my thoughts and prayers are with you are this time Linda ( Haberman – TREE) Gray
Love you Tony Lucci xoxo Flomasta
My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the entire Lucci and Woods families. I’ll always remember Ruthann’s smile and warm heart.
Tony and family, so sorry for your loss. Ruthann will be remembered for her ability to make people laugh and the life of the party. My prayers are with you guys.