Otto Zuccaro, 87, of Hopewell Township, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on February 1st, 2025.
He was born in Logstown, Pennsylvania on April 1st, 1937, the son of the late Rocco and Soldia (Casoli) Zuccaro. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Candice “Candy” (Smallwood) Zuccaro, a brother, William “Poochie” Zuccaro, his sister-in-law, Domenica Zuccaro and his cherished cat, Lucky. Otto is survived by four devoted daughters: Deana (Bobby) Trombini, Bobbi Lynn Zuccaro, Toni Ann Zuccaro and Paula Garvin (Jeff Kershner). They took wonderful care of their father during his illness. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Anthony Zuccaro (Katie McLennan), Rushel Shell III, (Kayla Stevenson) Dante Trombini (Thomas Casella), Mia Trombini (Declan Eaton), Darrian Zuccaro and Alison Shephard; five great grandchildren, Arionna, Amiyah and Prince Shell, Lorenzo Eaton and Quinn McLennan, a brother and sister-in-law, Daniel (Rose Marvich) Zuccaro, three sisters-in-law, Roanne (the late Richard) Fetkovich, Kathy (Richard) Ursitti and Terri (Mike) Pauvlinch. Otto will also be remembered by many special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his family and friends, Otto leaves behind a beloved dog Rocky and a granddog, Minkah.
Otto was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from J&L Steelworks having worked in the Tin Mill and various other positions. Otto enjoyed casting a line in the water patiently waiting to snag a big fish. He was also known as an avid “do it yourselfer” when it came to fixing things however that didn’t always end well. Otto also liked spending time at the casino. His one line “zingers” gave us many laughs and he will be missed.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 5th from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Anthony Mastrofrancesco Funeral Home Inc., 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa.