Larry Trucano
Larry Trucano, born September 15, 1939 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL, age the age of 81.
He is preceded in death by his father, Harry V. Trucano and his mother, Wilma (nee Richardson)
Trucano Giovando.
Surviving are his wife, Ginger M. (nee Bickel) Trucano of Collinsville, IL, one son, Jim (Shelly) Trucano of Collinsville, IL, three daughters, Kathy (Steve) Hoelscher of Collinsville, IL, Chris Trucano of Collinsville, IL and Leslee Gibson of Glen Carbon, IL, seven grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Larry retired in 1989 after 23 ½ years with the City of Collinsville as a Police Officer. He has been Collinsville Township Highway Commissioner for 35 years. He is a charter member of Our Lord’s Lutheran Church in Maryville, a current member of the Madison County Board, the Southwest Illinois Law Enforcement Board and a past member of the YMCA Board. Larry was also known as the non-Kiwanian selling the most bags of oranges, at 1,400 bags.
There will be a drive by Visitation from 3:00 until 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Our Lord’s Lutheran Church, 150 Wilma Drive, Maryville, IL and from 11:00 am until 11:45 am on Friday, October 9, 2020. Due to COVID, funeral services will be private. For those wishing to view the service you may go to YouTube.com Our Lord’s Lutheran Church Live Feed at 12:00 pm on Friday, October 9, 2020. Pastor Darla Ann Kratzer will officiate. Entombment will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
In lieu of flowers the family strongly encourages memorials to Our Lord’s Lutheran Church, Anderson Hospital or Illinois Center for Autism. Memorials may be mailed to Allan & Ciuferi Funeral Home, 314 W. Main St., Collinsville, IL 62
Chrissy- my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Be strong as I know you will be but don’t be afraid to share your sorrow. That’s part of the healing process. Kay W
I’ve loved Larry since I was a kid. Grew up down the alley from him. His Awesome wife, Ginger Larry, Kenny and I became close friends and spent many Wonderful Times together.
Kathy, Jimmy, Crissy, Leslee, you are all Wonderful people and I love you all.
The thing that comes to mind the most is, “He was one of a kind”!