James Joseph Andreucci

James Joseph Andreucci, age 85, passed away on August 23, 2015 in Brooksville, FL.

Born in Kenosha on September 24, 1929, he was the son of the late Antonio and Josephine (Zocchi) Andreucci. He attended local schools and was a 1947 graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School.

James proudly served our country during the Korean War in the 99th Field Artillery Battalion.

On June 26, 1954, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Natalie Lucille Levick. They recently celebrated 61 years of marriage.

James was employed at Jockey International for 43 years, retiring in 1990 as Vice President of Operations.

Over the years, he was an active member of the Kiwanis Club, the VFW Junker-Ball Post #1865 and was a supporter of the Boy Scouts of America. James and Natalie spent their later years in Ft. Myers and then Brooksville, Florida. He was an athlete his entire life, playing baseball, basketball, bowling and golf. He had 9 holes-in one between his time in Wisconsin and Florida, including shooting his age several times. James had many interests and passions, but his greatest joy was his family and being able to spend time with them, he was their strongest supporter. Just recently, James enjoyed a family picnic at his son’s lake home where 27 children, grandchildren and great grandchildren gathered. He had a contagious smile and brought enjoyment to all who knew him. His silly wit and love of life will be deeply missed.

James will be remembered by his wife, Natalie; four daughters, Ronda Rickey, Roz Andreucci, Renee (Ron) Smith and Risa Topper and a son, James (Marie) Andreucci, Jr. He was blessed with ten grandchildren, Craig, Nicole, Brian, Rachel, Andrew, Rochelle, Riley, Tim, Kate and Michael; four great-granddaughters and twin great-grandsons.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by three sisters, Elizabeth Ashe, Gena Polentini and Jamma Andreucci and four brothers, Lewis, Armondo, Joseph and Arthur Andreucci.