John D. "JD" Rucci, 63 of Richeyville, PA passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 in his home.

He was born March 7, 1956 in North Charleroi, PA a son of John Rucci of Centerville, PA and Gail Hamercheck Hook of Waynesburg, PA who survive.

Mr. Rucci was a 1974 graduate of California Area High School. He worked as an underground coal miner in the Vesta 5 Mine, Maple Creek Mine and the Enlow Fork Mine. He also worked as an off road truck driver for Geo-Con Construction.

He enjoyed hunting, motorcycles, reading, Kennywood, movies and playing softball in local leagues.

Surviving in addition to his parents is his son Eric John Rucci of Daisytown, PA; step father James Hook and his family of Waynesburg, PA; two brothers, Scott David Rucci and Dino Rucci both of Centerville; one niece; special cousin Denise Duncan.

Deceased are two cousins, Jennifer Lagen and John M. Marish, special friend Linda Medve.

Friends will be received Thursday from 3 to 7 PM in the John B. Greenlee Funeral Home, Ltd. 2830 Main St. Beallsville, PA where a Blessing Service will be held Friday, December 13, 2019 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contribution may be made to the charity of one's choice.