Thomas Coticchio

Thomas Coticchio of Laurel passed away at home Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was 91 years old.

Thomas was born Aug. 13, 1932, in Brooklyn to Mary (Falletta) and Michael Coticchio. After high school, he attended City College, where he attained his associate degree. On May 23, 1953, in New York, he married the love of his life, Grace Atkins. Together they had two children.

In his professional career, Thomas retired from LILCO, where he worked as a mechanical engineer.

Predeceased by his wife, Grace, and son, David Coticchio, Thomas is survived by his daughter, Sarah Coticchio-Naekel (Albert); grandchildren Thomas, Stephanie and Gina; and daughter-in-law Dianne Coticchio.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 7, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, where funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Interment will take place at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale, N.Y.

This is a paid notice.